parenting failure? Many of us feel like a parenting failure every once in a while. Is that you? Parenting is a lifelong process that comes with no job description. Parenting skills are often unappreciated by our children and by our partners. Are you overwhelmed with...
Help Kids Focus and Regulate. 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...
21st Century Parenting provides strategies and tips in supporting parents. Topics include: school, communication, child development, bully proofing your child.
Taking the school bus helps students get to school on time.
Game and movie night! Yellowstone-opoly... who knew it was a thing! There are many benefits of playing games and playground games for children. Games might be played independently, in partners or in small groups. The overarching benefit for all is that board games can...
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed., Parent Coach I love this season for many reasons, but did you know that the holiday season leads to school success? Yes, that’s right. I bet you never thought about school and the holidays except to look forward to the school break and no...
Collaborative learning happens in school.
by Lisa Reichelt, M.Ed, Parent Coach Do you feel like you are having trouble “keeping your head about you” with all the changes happening right now? Having trouble holding on to hope? You’re not alone. Everyone affected by the chaos of lockdowns and distance learning...
The ages between 12 - 15 are an interesting time for our children. They are growing up in so many ways. Not a kid, but not an adult. They don’t have their license, so they don’t have the freedom to run. Hormones, puberty, and everything else...
How are you and your children doing during this unexpected time? Examining your family life gives you perspective and the ability to mark your achievements and address your challenges. Reflecting on live empowers you to grow.