1. Create a clean workspace that is distraction-free! Keep this space designated as a place for schoolwork only! When school hours are over, feel free to clean it up and turn it into an arts and crafts space or gaming space. It is important to have an area, similar to a desk at school, that students know is their official workspace, and that fun time will come later! I like to "spice up" my work area with a bright table cloth and a few flowers! 2. Allow your child to take breaks and take them ...
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Fear and anxiety are emotions we grapple with our entire lives and as we experience trauma in our world daily, we run the risk of increasing that anxiety. As adults, we experience stress and fear and we often forget that our children may be experiencing fear and anxiety as well. Though we may not be able to eliminate their fears entirely, we can teach our children how to manage these emotions effectively. Dr. Clark Goldstein, Ph.D. with the Child Mind Institute, gives 10 tips on how to ...
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