Managing Stress: How Parents and Teachers Can Foster a Sense of Security During Stressful Times
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a stressful time. Between
The holiday season is meant to be a time of joy, togetherness, and celebration. But for many, it can also be a stressful time. Between
Summer is nearly here again, and many families have already launched into summer break. This is the time of year when we start to hear
Helping children learn to recognize and talk about their feelings is an important job for parents and teachers! The sooner we can get into the
I have been thinking about writing a blog about cooking with kids for a long time, but something keeps holding me back: I avoid cooking
Helping kids focus on the little things that bring joy into their lives is a practice that has been shown to have big impacts on
If you’re working on shifting your family’s focus to the “little things” that make us feel good, a Pleasant Activity Calendar for Kids can be
We’ve been seeing a lot of information floating around the internet about micro-acts of joy and how they bring about feelings of wellbeing. Micro-acts are
Learning to notice the little things that bring joy and connection is a great tool that kids can carry with them everywhere they go and
Gratitude is more than the words “Thank You”. Teach your child how to notice, feel, and express their sincere thanks so that gratitude is authentic.
When someone gives us unsolicited advice, sometimes it sends the message that they don’t think we are capable of figuring it out ourselves, which stings, and often results in defensiveness. Turns out, the reason we don’t do things differently is not always because we don’t have the information we need.
The KITS Programs are a family of evidence-based curricula that promote school success by strengthening children’s skills, increasing parental involvement, and supporting educators across the transition to kindergarten.