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...

The Magic of Play: Responding to Tantrums with Fun and Laughter

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

Table of Contents4 Reasons Why You Should Respond to Tantrums With Play Reason #1: Play Is a Toddler’s Language Reason #2: Playfulness Can Shift a Toddler’s AttentionReason #3: Play Can Help Children Make Sense of Their WorldReason #4: Play Is Essential for Child...

6 Effective Strategies For Handling Tantrums In Public

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 26, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler

Table of Contents1. Imagine Your Child’s Perspective2. Preparing for the Unexpected3. Tell Your Child The Plan4. Responding Calmly and Confidently in the Moment5. Finding a Safe Space to Navigate the Tantrum6. Offer a Creative YesKey Takeaways Picture this:...

Understanding Tantrums And 4 Scientific Reasons Why They Happen

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 26, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler

Reason #1: Their Brain Isn’t Fully DevelopedReason #2: They’re Still Learning Emotional Awareness and RegulationReason #3: They’re Tired, Hungry, or OverstimulatedReason #4: Their Environment Is ChaoticWhat This All MeansKey Takeaways The bath is too wet. The trees...

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...