Weekends. There, I said it. Like a bad word.
I remember counting down the moments to the weekend when I was younger. Literally. Did you know Monday is only 4 sleeps until Friday? And Friday is the beginning of friends, fun, rest and relaxation.
Welcome old friend. I haven’t sat with you for years. What about today, was the right day? I guess a panic attack can happen anytime, right? So, why not today?
When you feel your heart start. Your breath erratic. The loss of control. It gets a life of it’s own.
When I started Inspire, I knew I wanted to make this organization a community organization. I knew this is how we could fill the social service and mental health gaps best. People are brilliant with knowing what works…
If children live with criticism, They learn to condemn. If children live with hostility, They learn to fight. If children live with ridicule, They learn to be shy. If children live with shame, They learn to feel guilty. If…
What do I do?… Dealing with emotions challenging behaviour: Respond to the expressed emotion. Help the child to feel seen, express empathy for and validate their experience and position. After the child feels heard, you can get to the…
Timing transitions: tips and tricks! Transitions are a part of everybody’s day! And to be honest, they’re still not my favorite! Timing them right can make it easier for children (of any age!) to change from one thing to…
That magical time between activities where things can go sideways! Whether it’s cleaning up after lunch or coming in from outside, children can feel confusion, frustration, and show us through challenging behaviors.
I like the idea of a child’s behaviour as a new garden. Plants and weeds grow together in a young garden. If we focus on pulling weeds, we risk disturbing the roots of all the good things we are…