I am a huge fan of using books as a resource to open discussion with kids about all manner of situations and problems. This collection of books about emotions was sparked by the popularity of the Managing Big Emotions emotional awareness series, and the picture books featured here are great for helping children learn to […]
No More Excuses. It’s Not Okay for Kids to be Mean: 10 Things We All Need to Be Doing to Help Kids Develop Empathy
“Kids can be so mean.” “It’s just the age.” “Girls are just mean.” “It’s just boys.” To be honest, I am kind of tired of hearing excuses for mean or exclusionary behaviour. What age are we talking about? When do children supposedly out grow mean behaviour? – 5? 8? 10? 13? I’ve heard people say […]
Calm Big Emotions With a Scented Rainstick Sensory Bottle
Every now and then I get a crazy idea that I just can’t get out of my head. After the huge interest in our Slow Motion Calm Down Bottle and the Rainstick Sensory Bottle, I got to thinking about which of the five senses are missing out when it comes to these great calm down […]
Slow Motion Calm Down Sensory Bottle
We are long time lovers of sensory bottles but this one wins the prize for all-time, most mesmerizing! It is a fabulous tool to use with children experiencing big emotions. They can breathe as they watch the Lego bricks fall and focus, slow down or calm down, depending upon the moment. My girls haven’t stopped […]
Understanding Why I Feel This Way: The ‘What To Do’ Guides For Kids
A little while ago I was collecting together a list of books for kids who worry and I came across What To Do When I Worry Too Much. I found it a fabulous resource for working through with my (then) eight year old who was showing signs of anxiety in the face of some personal […]
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