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Do you have a curious kid on your hands? These hands-on STEM toys and games will provide great play value for your busy thinkers. These gifts for curious kids will enhance critical thinking, creativity, and imagination. Click the image to see the list. STEM toys for 5 to 8-year-olds. #stemtoys #christmasgifts #stem #besttoys #smartkids #giftsforkids #2020giftsforkids Kids Learning Activities, Fun Learning, Stem Gift, Curious Kids, Stem Toys, Good Parenting, Critical Thinking, Kids House, Cool Toys

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Do you have a curious kid on your hands? These hands-on STEM toys and games will provide great play value for your busy thinkers. These gifts for curious kids will enhance critical thinking, creativity, and imagination. Click the image to see the list. STEM toys for 5 to 8-year-olds. #stemtoys #christmasgifts #stem #besttoys #smartkids #giftsforkids #2020giftsforkids

The 4 types of parenting styles in developmental psychology and why it matters for your own parenting. Why gentle parenting or positive parenting is not the same as permissive parenting. A balanced approach is best. #parentingstyles #childdevelopment #sensitiveparenting #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #authoritativeparentingstyle #developmentalpsychology

The 4 types of parenting styles in developmental psychology and why it matters for your own parenting. Why gentle parenting or positive parenting is not the same as permissive parenting. A balanced approach is best. #parentingstyles #childdevelopment #sensitiveparenting #gentleparenting #positiveparenting #authoritativeparentingstyle #developmentalpsychology

Do you ever feel overwhelmed and don't know how to respond when your child is upset? It's easy to react instead of responding. Our words can hurt, or they can heal. Be your child's emotion coach with these 10 phrases. Print them out and stick them on your fridge to keep handy the next time your child's emotions are even bigger than they are. #positiveparentingphrases #emotionalintelligenceforkids #emotioncoachingkids #calmanupsetchild #calmingphrases Gentle Parenting, Positive Parenting, Parenting Advice, Kids And Parenting, Intentional Parenting, Trauma, Coaching Personal, Words Can Hurt, Emotional Child

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Do you ever feel overwhelmed and don't know how to respond when your child is upset? It's easy to react instead of responding. Our words can hurt, or they can heal. Be your child's emotion coach with these 10 phrases. Print them out and stick them on your fridge to keep handy the next time your child's emotions are even bigger than they are. #positiveparentingphrases #emotionalintelligenceforkids #emotioncoachingkids #calmanupsetchild #calmingphrases

Give your child the ability to try again, to learn from mistakes, and to see failure as a challenge. Raise your child to have intrinsic motivation and to believe in themselves. Five tips for raising successful and internally motivated children. I love these tips! #parenting #positiveparenting #mindfulparenting #successfulkids #internalmotivation #cognitivehardiness #intrinsicmotivation Positive Parenting Solutions, Mindful Parenting, Peaceful Parenting, Parenting Books, Internal Motivation, Intrinsic Motivation

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Give your child the ability to try again, to learn from mistakes, and to see failure as a challenge. Raise your child to have intrinsic motivation and to believe in themselves. Five tips for raising successful and internally motivated children. I love these tips! #parenting #positiveparenting #mindfulparenting #successfulkids #internalmotivation #cognitivehardiness #intrinsicmotivation

Updated!! Board games are a great way for kids to practice executive function skills like reasoning, planning, shifting and focusing attention and more! Guides for kids aged 5 to 9. A list of 20+ games that are fun for the whole family. Full descriptions of each game. Best games for family game night. Click the image to see the whole list. #familygamenight #boardgames #bestgamesforkids Board Games For Kids, Fun Activities For Kids, Family Game Night, Family Games, Hidden Picture Games, Teaching Game, Favorite Board Games, Cooperative Games, Board Games

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Updated!! Board games are a great way for kids to practice executive function skills like reasoning, planning, shifting and focusing attention and more! Guides for kids aged 5 to 9. A list of 20+ games that are fun for the whole family. Full descriptions of each game. Best games for family game night. Click the image to see the whole list. #familygamenight #boardgames #bestgamesforkids

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A new temperament has been identified that is related to being strong-willed or highly spirited. With the right tools, parenting a strong-willed child can be a very rewarding experience. How to recognize a strong-willed child's unique strengths and how to help them with their challenges. #parenting #strongwilledchild #temperament #positiveparenting #spiritedchild

How often do you say no to your kids? Do you do it because you really mean no or because it's an automatic response? Saying yes more often can transform your parenting and your perspective. Move from reactive to receptive, open, and ready to connect. Use this guide and help your children open up as well -- increasing their curiosity, resilience, regulation, and courage. #positiveparenting #sayyes #yesbrain #raisingkids #happyfamily #happymom #happykids #strongfamilybonds Happy Mom, Happy Family, Happy Kids, Family Life, Mom Life, Family Set, Parenting Discipline

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How often do you say no to your kids? Do you do it because you really mean no or because it's an automatic response? Saying yes more often can transform your parenting and your perspective. Move from reactive to receptive, open, and ready to connect. Use this guide and help your children open up as well -- increasing their curiosity, resilience, regulation, and courage. #positiveparenting #sayyes #yesbrain #raisingkids #happyfamily #happymom #happykids #strongfamilybonds

The two-step system for handling tantrums and meltdowns with love. A simple shift from trying to control emotions to mindfully accepting them is all it takes to end power-struggles and "bad" behavior. #tantrums #meltdowns #mindfulparenting #positiveparenting #mindfulnessforkids #emotions #emotionregulation #behavior #discipline #gentleparenting #parenting

The two-step system for handling tantrums and meltdowns with love. A simple shift from trying to control emotions to mindfully accepting them is all it takes to end power-struggles and "bad" behavior. #tantrums #meltdowns #mindfulparenting #positiveparenting #mindfulnessforkids #emotions #emotionregulation #behavior #discipline #gentleparenting #parenting

How to discipline your child in a loving way, the feeling-break! Parenting Hacks, Sensory Issues, Feeling Broken, Self Regulation, Emotions, Feelings

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Are you struggling with disciplining your child? Time-Ins, Time-outs, oh my! Is there a better way? A Feeling-Break puts emotions first. Space to feel and express. Then reflecting and do-overs give your child the chance to build up self-regulation skills in real and messy social situations. #timeins #timeout #feelings #emotions #emotionregulation #discipline #parenting #positiveparenting #gentleparenting #sciencemoms #mindfulparenting

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

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Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

68 conversation starters for kids! Conversation starters are organized by category: Getting to know your child (even) better, questions to encourage gratitude, questions to foster a resilient mindset, questions to develop critical and creative thinking, questions to foster emotional growth and, finally, fun and funny questions. #conversationstarters #resilientkids #emotionalintelligence #positiveparenting #instantdownload #printable Critical Thinking Questions, Critical Thinking Activities, Critical Thinking Skills, Funny Conversation Starters, Conversation Questions, Bonding Activities

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68 conversation starters for kids! Conversation starters are organized by category: Getting to know your child (even) better, questions to encourage gratitude, questions to foster a resilient mindset, questions to develop critical and creative thinking, questions to foster emotional growth and, finally, fun and funny questions. #conversationstarters #resilientkids #emotionalintelligence #positiveparenting #instantdownload #printable

Power struggles over screen time? No more-- this tip {free printable!} teaches your kids how to manage their own screen time and allows you to limit it at the same time. Works for siblings as well. Set your kids up for a lifelong healthy relationship with technology! #screentimelimits #toddlers #preschoolers #screentime #parenting #positiveparenting #siblings Setting Limits, Setting Healthy Boundaries, Kids Technology, Teaching Technology, Act For Kids

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Power struggles over screen time? No more-- this tip {free printable!} teaches your kids how to manage their own screen time and allows you to limit it at the same time. Works for siblings as well. Set your kids up for a lifelong healthy relationship with technology! #screentimelimits #toddlers #preschoolers #screentime #parenting #positiveparenting #siblings

Do you have a curious kid on your hands? These hands-on STEM toys and games will provide great play value for your busy thinkers. These gifts for curious kids will enhance critical thinking, creativity, and imagination. Click the image to see the list. STEM toys for 5 to 8-year-olds. #stemtoys #christmasgifts #stem #besttoys #smartkids #giftsforkids #2020giftsforkids

Do you have a curious kid on your hands? These hands-on STEM toys and games will provide great play value for your busy thinkers. These gifts for curious kids will enhance critical thinking, creativity, and imagination. Click the image to see the list. STEM toys for 5 to 8-year-olds. #stemtoys #christmasgifts #stem #besttoys #smartkids #giftsforkids #2020giftsforkids

Baby not sleeping? Toddler cranky? Growth spurts and leaps cause upheaval and sleep disruptions. Four things you should know about growth and development in the first two years. Learn when leaps are likely to happen and why babies and toddlers are more demanding and fussy at those times. #wonderweeks #babies #cognitiveleaps #babynotsleeping #childdevelopment #parenting #positiveparenting #toddlers Motherhood Parenting, Parenting Skills, Parenting Quotes, Toddler Sleep, Baby Sleep, Baby Baby

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Baby not sleeping? Toddler cranky? Growth spurts and leaps cause upheaval and sleep disruptions. Four things you should know about growth and development in the first two years. Learn when leaps are likely to happen and why babies and toddlers are more demanding and fussy at those times. #wonderweeks #babies #cognitiveleaps #babynotsleeping #childdevelopment #parenting #positiveparenting #toddlers

How to tell if your child is going through a growth spurt or cognitive leap. Five ways to support your child's brain through these periods so they can get back to their happy selves! A cranky child is a growing child. #toddlers #crankykids #parenting #positiveparenting #growthspurts #cognitiveleaps #kids #parentinghack #hacksforgrumpykids Toddler Growth Spurts, Brain Connections, Mindfulness Activities, Cranky, Sensory Activities, Go To Sleep

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How to tell if your child is going through a growth spurt or cognitive leap. Five ways to support your child's brain through these periods so they can get back to their happy selves! A cranky child is a growing child. #toddlers #crankykids #parenting #positiveparenting #growthspurts #cognitiveleaps #kids #parentinghack #hacksforgrumpykids

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Is your child stressed? Children work through problems and solve life's mysteries through play. 3 simple ways to help your child really get into pretend and independent play. This kind of play helps children practice life skills. Tips from a child development psychologist. #pretendplay #independentplay #playroom #selfregulation #childbehavior #positiveparenting #childdevelopment Conscious Parenting, Emotional Development, Child Development, Play Therapist, Independent Play, Toddler Behavior

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Is your child stressed? Children work through problems and solve life's mysteries through play. 3 simple ways to help your child really get into pretend and independent play. This kind of play helps children practice life skills. Tips from a child development psychologist. #pretendplay #independentplay #playroom #selfregulation #childbehavior #positiveparenting #childdevelopment

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

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How do you initiate chores and raise an independent kid when your child hates doing chores? Find out an easy step approach to introduce chores to your kids who hates chores or hasn't really done them before. Raise independent kids who help out naturally with these easy tips and age-appropriate chore ideas. #raisingindependingkids #raisinghappykids #parentinghacks #kidsandchores #responsiblekids #simpleparenting Christian Parenting Books, Parenting Books Toddler, Montessori Parenting, Toddler Chores, Toddler Discipline, Positive Discipline

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How do you initiate chores and raise an independent kid when your child hates doing chores? Find out an easy step approach to introduce chores to your kids who hates chores or hasn't really done them before. Raise independent kids who help out naturally with these easy tips and age-appropriate chore ideas. #raisingindependingkids #raisinghappykids #parentinghacks #kidsandchores #responsiblekids #simpleparenting

Simply Rooted Family | Simple Parenting + Family Wellness

Simply Rooted Family | Simple Parenting + Family Wellness

If your child is anxious, try grounding or re-centering activities to strengthen their core self. 11 ways to re-center and reduce stress and anxiety in kids. 8 core self-energies for children for inner strength. #8cs #coreself #anxiouskids #mindfulkids #mindfulactivities Mindful Activities For Kids, Anxiety Activities, Energy Help, Anxiety In Children, Negative Self Talk

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If your child is anxious, try grounding or re-centering activities to strengthen their core self. 11 ways to re-center and reduce stress and anxiety in kids. 8 core self-energies for children for inner strength. #8cs #coreself #anxiouskids #mindfulkids #mindfulactivities

45 vestibular activities that can calm, soothe, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get strategies for kids that seek or avoid vestibular input. Vestibular Activities, Occupational Therapy Activities, Pediatric Physical Therapy, Sensory Therapy, Gross Motor Activities, Physical Education, Toddler Activities, Learning Activities

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45 vestibular activities that can calm, soothe, and improve attention in your child. Plus, get strategies for kids that seek or avoid vestibular input.

Integrated Learning Strategies

Integrated Learning Strategies

The ultimate list for strategies for oppositional defiant kids and young adults! Use these strategies, printables, and ideas to help students who struggle with behavioral challenges in the classroom. These are the students breaking rules, refusing to work, engaging in arguments, and struggling with social skills. Some might be diagnosed with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and others are not! #pathway2success #oppositionaldefiant #odd Behaviour Strategies, Behavior Interventions, Play Therapy Interventions, Social Skills Lessons, Coping Skills, Teaching Social Skills, Teaching Emotions, Social Skills For Kids, Whole Brain Teaching

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The ultimate list for strategies for oppositional defiant kids and young adults! Use these strategies, printables, and ideas to help students who struggle with behavioral challenges in the classroom. These are the students breaking rules, refusing to work, engaging in arguments, and struggling with social skills. Some might be diagnosed with ODD (oppositional defiant disorder) and others are not! #pathway2success #oppositionaldefiant #odd

Great parenting books for both new parents and parents of older kids. Best Parenting Books, Parenting Guide, Parenting Classes

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Great parenting books for both new parents and parents of older kids.

Quote about emotions for kids. Parenting Help, Self Discipline

Self Discipline

Quote about emotions for kids.

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Ashley Soderlund Ph.D., Nurture and Thrive

Free printable game to help kids develop empathy for others. Would be good for a class meeting or family meeting. What would you do if... Class Meetings, Material Didático, School Social Work, Social Life, Primary School, Counseling Resources, Elementary Counseling, Group Counseling, Game Resources

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Free printable game to help kids develop empathy for others. Would be good for a class meeting or family meeting. What would you do if...