It’s the final countdown! Ends at midnight TONIGHT (APRIL 17th). Doodoodoodoo...anyone else have that song in their head now?! This past week, I’ve been telling you about a great program for kids who struggle with emotional regulation. Well, today is the last day that it’s available until at least November and the last day you can get the free bonuses. I don’t want you to miss out on the opportunity to see transformation in your child’s ability to manage big emotions and cope with ... View the Post

Emotional regulation is one of the most important skills you can teach your child. Without it, almost every aspect of their life will be negatively affected. Here are 7 tips for improving your child’s emotional regulation: Practise, practise, practise. It takes time and a lot of practise for kids to learn to manage their emotions. Teach them to recognize and name their emotions. Keep it fun. Model self-regulation yourself. Arm them with calm down strategies that resonate ... View the Post

Emotional regulation is essentially a person’s ability to manage stress. This is not a skill we are born with. For children, particularly those who have anxiety, autism, ADHD, FASD, early childhood trauma, Sensory Processing Disorder, and other special needs, it can be especially challenging. Poor emotional regulation can lead to social issues, meltdowns, problems at home and school, negative behavior, anxiety, and later in life, even addictions and difficulty with relationships. ... View the Post

We’ve all been there. You’re teaching long division to a pair of glazed eyes and droopy faces. You’re excited about the material and the teaching activity you prepared, but that excitement seems to fizzes out at the homeschooler in front of you. Secretly you wonder, “Are they even getting it?” “Am I doing something wrong?” “When will this hour be OVER!?” You’re not alone. Math is a notoriously loathed subject by students, which makes teaching it effectively even more ... View the Post

Do you feel like your kids are getting a solid math foundation that will prepare them for more advanced math in the upper grades? Do you wish you had more resources at your fingertips to help you meet each child right where they are? The early grades are a pivotal time in math development, where kids are learning to understand numbers and their relationship to each other. This is the time for kids to develop a strong number sense, meaning they can work flexibly and confidently with ... View the Post

I am so excited to share a limited time offer with you--known as The Ultimate Math Toolbox. This HUGE collection of K-5 math teaching resources provides games, hands on activities, and professional development courses at your fingertips. Starts: March 18 at 7 pm Ends: March 26 at 11: 59 pm And even better than that, the first 100 people who purchase the bundle will also receive their choice of a cute infinity scarf from Princess Awesome-a $25 value! (You just have to pay for ... View the Post