by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Teacher Appreciation Week is coming soon and I bet you are looking to find unique Teacher Appreciation gifts for your children’s teachers. As a mom and former classroom teacher, I’ve given and received a multitude of Teacher Appreciation gifts. Some were unique and others were heartwarming and dear. I still drink coffee from a mug I received over 20 years ago! But finding unique Teacher Appreciation gifts is often challenging. The following ideas should ... Read More about Unique Teacher Appreciation Gifts
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5 Extremely Easy Healthy Snacks For Kids
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed., Parent Coach Are you looking for some healthy after school snacks? Do you want something easy that kids of all ages will love? Then look no further! Here are 5 extremely easy healthy snacks for kids to enjoy after school or anytime! Easy Snacks for the Lazy Mom I love looking at all those fun snacks on Pinterest… strawberries made to look like ladybugs, apple slices decorated like a bear’s face, string cheese butterflies, etc. Yes, kids ... Read More about 5 Extremely Easy Healthy Snacks For Kids
How To Use Brain Breaks to Calm Kids
by Dr. Kim Grengs, Ed.D., Parent Coach Brain Breaks work for children! Do you know how to use Brain Breaks to calm kids? When children are given Brain Breaks they learn to regulate their bodies and mind. Knowing how and when to take a Brain Break is a lifelong skill that benefits everyone in the family. Brain Breaks help children focus, self-regulate and transition smoothly. Stages of Development for Brain Breaks Children develop and mature cognitively at different times in their ... Read More about How To Use Brain Breaks to Calm Kids
Easy Way to Stop Negative Thinking
By Lisa Edwards, M.Ed, Parent Coach Want an easy way to stop negative thinking? My son struggles with negative thinking and it hurts as a parent to hear this. . He constantly says, “I’m not good enough.” “No one cares about me.” “I just suck.” It breaks my heart as a mom to hear him saying these things over and over. Of course, I always try to say, “No, you’re not.” “People care about you.” Or simply, “I love you.” We get caught up in this cycle, and I don’t always ... Read More about Easy Way to Stop Negative Thinking
5 Ways to Combat Homework Angst
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed. Parent Coach Does your child experience homework angst? You know, the refusal, avoidance and uncooperative attitude that happens when homework is overwhelming. Read on to find 5 ways to combat homework angst. Once upon a time there was a fifth-grade girl who struggled mightily with her math homework. Her mother, who just happened to teach fifth grade, attempted to help her frustrated daughter. But the young girl was unwilling to accept assistance. She even ... Read More about 5 Ways to Combat Homework Angst
