Cooking together isn’t just about preparing a meal—it’s about learning, creating, and connecting. When kids take part in making Thanksgiving dinner, they’re not only helping with the holiday prep, they’re developing essential life and learning skills in the most delightful (and delicious) way.
In this digital age, it’s more important than ever to encourage our little ones to step away from screens and dive into the wonders of an analog summer. Here are some delightful activities that not only entertain but also nurture creativity, physical health, and family bonds—perfect for creating cherished memories.
I wanted to share with you an inspiring perspective I recently encountered in the pages of “Scattered Minds” by Dr. Gabor Maté. Dr. Maté paints a picture of ADHD as not just a disorder, but a different way of experiencing the world—one that is characterized by heightened creativity, intuition, and sensitivity to the environment, all traits of right-brain thinkers.
The start of a new school year is filled with anticipation and possibilities. By approaching it with patience and planning, both students and parents can set themselves up for a successful and enjoyable academic journey. Here are some tips to make the most of the new school year:
For some children, math can be a challenging subject, especially when it comes to memorizing math facts. However, there are several ways to help right-brain kids brush up on their math facts before school starts.
Children who have frequent meltdowns after school may be experiencing “After-School Restraint Collapse”. We want to help our children prevent these meltdowns before they occur. Start by creating an afterschool routine.
Reading can be a grand adventure, even for our most resistant kids, and summer is the perfect time to make a change. With a little planning, you can turn reading from a chore into a creative way to play all through the summer.
Time to kick back and enjoy the lazy days of summer. But danger lurks. If summer days are consistently lazy – a significant amount of that hard earned learning, will start to leak out. So how do we make the most of summer?
Life is busy, messy, intense and stress happens. So, it’s good to get a plan for staying calm and carrying on. But our kids feel plenty of stress too, and they need to know how to calm themselves when their mind starts racing, or they’re feeling anxious thoughts.
What can we do to help our kids? Even when the world is safe and there isn’t anything to be anxious over, once those feelings of panic, confusion and powerlessness have been triggered, it’s best to focus on helping your child calm his body down.
