by Melissa Collier | Mar 20, 2019 | For Parents/Caregivers, For Educators
It’s in our nature as parents, caregivers, teachers and therapists to protect kid from failure. No one like to see their children deal with unpleasantness. We’re quick bust out the emotional bubble wrap in order to soften the blow and protect their self-esteem. But...
by Melissa Collier | Feb 25, 2019 | Science/Research
“These wise little teachers remind us, courtesy of their right brain, that life is about enjoying the little things, about enchantment and surprise; it’s about being present with another, offering them your gentle ear, hearing between the lines, not just what is...
by Melissa Collier | Feb 8, 2019 | For Parents/Caregivers, For Educators
When an abundance of stimuli is beyond the child’s processing “threshold” and causes confusion and/or anxiety, children experience overstimulation. It’s a little like how many parents feel when facing 300 options in the cereal aisle, scrolling...
by Melissa Collier | Jan 13, 2019 | For Parents/Caregivers
Psychology Today recently published an article discussing the additional need of coping skills for Gen Z kids due to cultural and historical stressors. By fruition, these same stressors will apply to Gen Alpha children and likely affect the Millenial generation too....
by Melissa Collier | Dec 20, 2018 | For Parents/Caregivers
Need a unique gift idea for your kids that won’t lose its allure 3.2 seconds after it’s out of the box? Here’s one. This holiday season find time for you and your kids to do nothing together without any expectation and in a judgment free zone. It might be a little...
