Shauna Tominey
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8 Indoor Activities to Release Kids' Energy
If the weather is keeping your family stuck inside, here are eight games to play indoors to help kids get the wiggles out.
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Learning at Home: 5 Steps to Plan Your Day
As we suddenly juggle work and home life in new ways, we may all need a little extra help. Here are a few strategies to set yourself up for success with what you already have at home.
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7 Music Games for Practicing Self-Regulation
Young children respond naturally to music and it can be used to help children practice important skills, like self-regulation. Here are a few self-regulation activities to try at home.
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Includes video."Use Your Words”: Moving Beyond Tantrums to Express Challenging Emotions
Learn how to help your child express her emotions in new ways and keep your cool during the process! Check out these research-based strategies to support your child at home.
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Helping Our Children Love Their Differences
Help all children learn to love what makes them different. Try out these strategies at home!
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"I Can Do It...With a Little Practice": Learning to Use a Growth Mindset
Practice makes perfect! Learn how to guide your child through life's everyday challenges with positivity and perseverance.
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“Thanks, daughter. This is helping.”: A Mother’s Day Reflection on Being Present
In honor of Mother’s Day, here are a few strategies for turning everyday moments with our children into quality time.
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Promoting Emotional Intelligence for Children in Military Families
Developing emotional intelligence is a part of promoting resilience for children. Try these strategies to help the military children in your life manage their many emotions.