The school year is quickly approaching! As you’re gearing up your child for back-to-school, it’s important to remember to prepare yourself as well.
Preparing Your Child, and Yourself, for the Upcoming School Year
Transitioning out of Preschool: Tips for You and Your Child
Your child will be going to kindergarten soon. It’s a time of excitement, and you may be asking yourself, “Is my child prepared for this change?” Or perhaps, the question is: “Am I prepared for this change?” Have no fear! We have some recommendations for best transitioning yourself—and your child—out of preschool and onto their next academic adventure.
How to Talk to Kids About Big Emotions
Sometimes it seems like the littlest kids have the biggest emotions. How can we give kids the tools they need to express how they’re feeling, before their emotions take over? Try this technique from Tuesday’s Child staff psychologist, Dr. Genevieve Nehrt.
Is it Time to Seek Help for my Child’s Behavior?
15% of preschool-aged children struggle with disruptive behavior. While some outgrow it, others benefit from the help of early behavior interventions.
Tips: Convincing Children to Wear a Mask During COVID-19
Wearing a mask every day can take getting used to, especially for young children. Using some tools from the Tuesday’s Child framework can help make it easier.
Practicing Mindfulness With Kids
For kids, mindfulness can mean paying full attention to something, or slowing down and taking your time to notice everything. In challenging times, mindfulness is important to ground yourself and have a way to collect yourself.
5 Sensory Activities You Can Do At Home!
Sensory activities are activities that incorporate the five senses. They are particularly important for children because sensory stimulation is essential to brain development.
Does Praise Really Work?
Here at Tuesday’s Child, one of the first things you will learn is how to use praise in order to increase desired behaviors from your child. Based on several research studies, praise has been proven to increase compliance and other positive behaviors both at home and in the classroom.
Structure & Routine in Uncertain Times
Changes in schedules can be overwhelming and scary. And children need routines more than most. Tuesday’s Child Graduate Intern, Gabrielle Hillman, is here with some tips.
Holiday Hugs: How to set your child up for success
What to do if your child refuses to greet a family member with hugs or kisses