Jack Kornfield, one of my lead teachers in the U.C. Berkeley Greater Good Mindfulness Meditation Teacher Training Program, posted these wise and inspiring words of …
Wishing You Mindful & Loving Intentions in 2021
Meltdowns…Sent Home or to the Principal’s Office! The Better Way: Positive Behavioral Supports
A parent shared a situation with me this week where their preschooler was sent home for behavioral reasons. Both parents were understandably concerned. A trained …
504 & IEP Student Rights During a Covid School Year
Our students with IEPs and 504 plans are entitled to receive services and accommodations during distance learning. They are absolutely entitled to a free appropriate …
Daily Gratitude
In our Mindfulness & Heartfulness Digital Meditation Course for Kids, we learn how to make a daily gratitude list. Gratitude infuses mindfulness with heartfulness (kindness …
How to take N.O.T.E. when your child is struggling with learning that might be caused by a learning & thinking difference.
Great short video from understood.org (link) Notice: Something seems different with your child’s learning/behavior? Observe: Are there patterns? Talk: Ask teachers & others who know your child what they notice. Engage: An …
Take Learning Time Seriously! Learning Contracts & Visual Schedules for Distance Learners
I was just on the www.understood.org website & saw learning contracts & visual schedules for distance learners. What nice supports for elementary, middle school, and …
Signs of Dyslexia at Different Ages
Parents of struggling readers often ask whether their child could have Dyslexia. Understood.org has an excellent article that lists challenges to look for at different …
Distance Learning Tips
www.Understood.org is one of my favorite Websites for supports and advice for parents of students with special needs. The website has some excellent tips for distance learning. …
HeartMath Breaths of Appreciation…
Why not try a simple Appreciation Exercise right now. It only takes a minute – I think you will be surprised by the results. Appreciation Exercise …
Feelings: Rush in Like a Tiger…
When feelings rush in like a pouncing tiger, grab, and take hold, our kiddos can become overwhelmed in the moment…and in the next, and the next… …