All students, particularly those who struggle with falling asleep or aren't getting a full night sleep How to Apply It! 1) Adapt your use of screens to ensure that they are not interfering with a good night's sleep. 1) Ideally screens should be turned off 2... View More
If your child is anxious about new experiences, easily disappointed or over-reacts when things don't go as anticipated How to Apply It! Work with your child to develop a contingency plan so you know they are prepared if things don't go exactly as they hope. ... View More
If your student is excessively hard on himself Teach It! 1)Objective: Students will learn to forgive themselves for mistakes and accept their imperfections, which is a critical step toward maturity. 1)Instruction and Practice: a) Live in the present. Remind... View More
If your student struggles to focus or is very anxious and you are confident they won't misuse the approach Teach It! 1)Objective: Doodling will help a student sustain focus for key information or relieve some anxiety. 1)Considerations: Only use this strateg... View More
If your child is struggling with a learning or emotional challenge, good daily sleeping habits are even more important than usual How to Apply It! 1) The brain consolidates learning and memory during sleep, so among many of the other health benefits of a ... View More
If your child is uncomfortable speaking in class or around peers Teach It! 1) Objective: Students who have difficulty with speaking or listening skills will build confidence when given encouragement and safe and ample opportunities to practice in the home e... View More
If your child is struggling with a difficult peer situation How to Apply It! 1) Role playing helps children reason through challenging or novel situations and understand others' perspectives. 1) Act out an existing problem, anticipation of an uncomfortable ... View More
If your child is often anxious, stressed or often tired How to Apply It! 1) When you have a bad day or bad mood or lose focus, there are some easy physical things that can make you feel better and less anxious. 1) Smile. The physical act of smiling releas... View More