Understanding and Supporting Your Child’s School Separation Anxiety

by Shannon Wassenaar | Oct 5, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

6 Causes of Separation Struggles in ChildrenCommon Signs of Separation Anxiety”Prepare for the Goodbye” to Help Overcome School-Related Separation AnxietyA Note for Parents Disclaimer: The information and strategies presented in this blog are intended to...

Supporting Your Shy Child: Help Them Make Friends At School

by Shannon Wassenaar | Sep 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Why Your Child Might Be ShyHow to Encourage CommunicationBuild Their Confidence and ResilienceHelping Your Child Navigate Social Challenges at SchoolShyness Is Not Bad  Angelo is a slow-to-warm second-grade student who recently moved to a new school. At drop-off, he...

Understanding Tantrums For Highly Sensitive Kids

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 27, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Table of ContentsUnderstanding the Highly Sensitive ChildExperiencing Tantrums as a Highly Sensitive Child3 Ways to Help Highly Sensitive Children Self-Care for Parents of Highly Sensitive ChildrenHighly Sensitive Kids Aren’t BadKey Takeaways Does your child ever have...

Sleep Challenges: 3 Common Life Transitions That Make Sleep Tricky

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Jul 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Table of Contents1. There’s a Change in Family Dynamics2. They Are Sleeping Somewhere New 3. They Are Physically UncomfortableHow to Promote Better Sleep During Big Life Changes Key Takeaways You might wonder why your good sleeper is suddenly up all night. Big...

Understanding a Child’s Sensory Needs for Better Sleep

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

How to Help a Sensory Seeker Sleep BetterHow to Help a Sensory Avoider Sleep BetterGetting Curious About Your Child’s Sensory NeedsKey Takeaways I’m a sensory avoider. As a child, I needed an hour of quiet time before bed to wind down. I would struggle to sleep if the...

Sleep Pressure Explained: Recognizing When Your Child is Tired

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Table of ContentsSleep Pressure and Wake Windows Are KeyYour Child May Be Overtired or UndertiredMore Factors to ConsiderKey Takeaways Do you ever feel like getting your child to fall asleep is impossible? You’ve created a perfect bedtime routine, read the books, sang...