I have always been a very emotional person. I feel things very deeply and according to all my friends and family, I “wear my emotions on my sleeve.” However, I’ve also always struggled with this aspect of my temperament. I am choosy about who I intentionally reveal my feelings to and have struggled with expressing (or…
Parenting
Resources to Help Kids Handle Negative Emotions
A few weeks ago, my friend Dayna over at the Lemon Lime Adventures blog asked me to write a guest post for her about helping kids handle negative emotions. If you’ve been following along with my blog for a while, you will know that I have a personal interest in this area and have done…
5 Ways to Prepare Your Allergic Child to Be Safe at School
Although my anxiety surrounding my 4 year old son’s severe peanut allergy has gotten a lot better over the last few years, I’m still feeling nervous about sending him off to kindergarten this fall. After all, as a classroom teacher, I’ve personally seen kids bring in lunches with peanut butter sandwiches and granola bars with peanuts – into…
Best Parent Resources to Teach Kids About Feelings
There are lots of things that parents can do to help their kids become emotionally intelligent and empathetic – the cornerstones of resilience. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding great resources to spark those kinds of conversations with your kids. Today I’ve gathered up a collection of awesome picture books, games, and activities that…
Top 10 Reasons Why Kids Get Angry (and how you can help!)
As a former behavioural therapist who worked with autistic preschoolers and brain injured teenagers, and now as a mom and teacher, I have seen my share of angry kids! It’s important to remember that anger is a normal and healthy emotion – when expressed in socially appropriate ways. But if your child or student is struggling…