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Worries Are Not Forever: How to Recognize and Soothe Anxiety in Young Children
By Elizabeth Verdick, author of Worries Are Not Forever When I tell parents and teachers the title of my new children’s book, Worries Are Not Forever, they often say something like, “I need that immediately” or “Do you have one … Continue reading
Everyday Mindfulness in the Classroom
By Liz Bergren Mindfulness, a buzzword we hear everywhere. The term, first coined by Buddhist scholar T.W. Rhys Davids, was reintroduced to us as a practice through the work of Jon Kabat-Zinn in 1979. Kabat-Zinn is a renowned MIT-educated scientist … Continue reading
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Tagged anxiety, mindfulness, stress, stress management for kids
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When Kids Fear Swimming Lessons, Don’t Just Dive In
By Eric Braun For me, few things symbolize the joy of summer vacation more than a swimming pool. When I wrap my toes over a pool’s concrete lip, gaze at the shimmering blue water, and inhale the smell of chlorine, … Continue reading
Posted in Early Childhood, Parenting
Tagged parenting tips, stress, summer activities, summer safety, summertime, swimming, swimming lessons
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Enter to Win Stress Management Resources!
This month we’re giving away a book bundle that helps both teachers and students deal with stressful situations: This giveaway is now closed. Stress Can Really Get on Your Nerves RX for Stress In a Jar® What to Do When … Continue reading
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Tagged giveaway, stress, stress management
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