Tag: Parenting
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The Zones of Regulation Framework for Children
Socioemotional challenges like ADHD, autism, and anxiety are common in children today. The Zones of Regulation, created by occupational therapist Leah Kuypers, is a simple color-coded framework that helps kids identify their feelings, manage emotions, and improve social skills. As Dr. Christine E. Dickson explains, one key step is recognizing triggers — the people, places,…
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Working from Home with Kids During a Lockdown
As a psychologist, I’ve identified 8 strategies to help parents more effectively work from home with their children. With children out of school, no sports, no camps, no activities, and no playdates it is a tremendous upheaval and disruption. At first kids will enjoy having no school or activities but in the coming weeks it…