Loneliness, anxiety and depression were on the rise before the pandemic...how do we support our children's social-emotional wellbeing during this time?

Due to the uncertainity of when will this pandemic end, the protests, violence, when school will resume, clubs, events nfor kids, not wearing mask etc. causes alot of BIG emotions for parents and children Feelings of: Stressed Bored …
3 Reasons Why Your Children Struggle to Express & Manage Big Emotions…and how to help them with coping skills to manage difficult emotions and gain resilience. Are you tired of yelling, being frustrated, and not knowing the best…

Talking With Children About Racisim, Brutality and Protests

How are you? I really want to know how are you feeling right now? Everyone in feeling traumatized and and in deep pain right now, you are in my thoughts. I have a feeling we are all sharing many of the same feelings. I have written words,…

Tips To Help When Your Child Is Angry

Parenting is hard work; your are pushed to hone the skills of negotiation, patience, courage, and resilience everyday. I like this metaphor “Parenting is like trying to stand up in a hammock and not spill your lemonade.” Parents and…

What is in your child's emotional coping skills toolbox? Download my FREE "Resilience" coping kit

A central aim of any society should be that its children enjoy their lives and acquire the skills necessary to become happy, functioning adults. For this, they need to develop emotional buoyancy, coping skills, resilience and the ability to…

Are you or YOUR kids frustrated? 10 tips to help with feeling frustrated!

There's no such thing as perfect parenting, no such thing as doing it "right" during this time. But the emotion of frustration is real and a struggle to work through being home together all the time. I wanted to share an activity you can…

Can My kids Just Get Along? Why Creating A "Quiet Time Schedule & Toolbox Is Important For Each Child!

Do you enjoy your quiet time? Do you get up earlier than your kids to have alone time? Are you hiding in your car or closet for alone time during these forced quarantine times? What if I told you our kid's need the same to recharge their…

Virtual Ideas To Maintain Social Connection For Kids

"Social distancing and separation are a big part of what is needed to deal with the pandemic and we need to talk about how to counter their effects: we still need to be sensitive to our nervous system's need to socially engage and connect."…

Supporting Children's Social, Emotional, and Mental Health During The COV-19 Pandemic

My heart goes out to everyone suffering, small family owned businesses, those who lost their jobs, can't be home with their kids, financial and childcare difficulties and ALL first responders etc. I'm going to continue sending resources to support…

Homeschooling Resources And Actvities During School Closures

In my THRIVE in EQ groups I teach kids how to practice emotional health, skills needed NOW through adulthood such as (ie; transform anxiety into resilence, building confidence, social skills, growth mindset, overcoming fear and failure,…