9 essential items to keep in a calm down space
All children need to learn healthy self regulation skills. And it is our job, as their parents and teachers to help them develop these skills. We do this by modelling healthy self regulation [...]
Time Out: Why it’s a problem and what to do instead
I can still remember when I decided that time outs were not right for my family. I can almost pinpoint the exact moment. My daughter was standing in one. She was around 2 years old. I think I had [...]
How to create a calm down space for your child
Whenever I see a family in therapy, and they mention that their child is having trouble with things like: anger, aggression, anxiety, frequent meltdowns or tantrums, getting worked up over small [...]
