In this final virtual workshop, parents explore how everyday moments, routine, play, empathy, and connection support family well-being. The session reviews core themes from previous months: play, emotional regulation, boundaries with love, and positive guidance....
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EventsSession 2: Reflection Circle – Big Feelings
Parents share experiences using the Feelings Game and discuss emotional coaching wins and challenges.
Session 2: Reflection Circle: Positive Guidance; Growing Together
Parents reflect on real-life experiences using connection-based guidance at home. Through scenarios, group discussion, and light role-play, they explore what worked, what was challenging, and how to adjust their language and approach.
Session 2: Reflection Circle – What We Learned Through Play
Parents return to reflect on their home play activity, share what they observed, and discuss ways to build consistent play moments into everyday routine
From Aggression to Connection: How to Stop Hitting, Kicking, Pulling Hair and Other Forms of Aggression
When your child greets you with a punch instead of a hug or lashes out when you set a limit, it can leave you feeling angry and confused. In this workshop, you’ll learn what’s really driving aggressive behavior and how to respond in ways that calm the storm instead of...
Setting Limits without Screaming Time Out! A two part series.
Power struggles with your child can leave you annoyed and exhausted, wondering why they can't seem to listen. Every child has off-track moments, and conventional limit-setting techniques can sometimes escalate these smaller difficulties into mounting stress. This...
Setting Limits without Screaming Time Out! A two part series.
Power struggles with your child can leave you annoyed and exhausted, wondering why they can't seem to listen. Every child has off-track moments, and conventional limit-setting techniques can sometimes escalate these smaller difficulties into mounting stress. This...
Calm and Connected: Understanding Emotional Regulation in Children and Parents A three part series.
Week 1 — Why Kids Lose It (and What They Need Most): When big emotions show up as tantrums, defiance, or power struggles, it can leave even the most patient parent feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do. In week one, you’ll learn what’s really driving challenging...
Calm and Connected: Understanding Emotional Regulation in Children and Parents A three part series.
Week 1 — Why Kids Lose It (and What They Need Most): When big emotions show up as tantrums, defiance, or power struggles, it can leave even the most patient parent feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do. In week one, you’ll learn what’s really driving challenging...
Calm and Connected: Understanding Emotional Regulation in Children and Parents A three part series.
Week 1 — Why Kids Lose It (and What They Need Most): When big emotions show up as tantrums, defiance, or power struggles, it can leave even the most patient parent feeling frustrated and unsure of what to do. In week one, you’ll learn what’s really driving challenging...
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