Welcome to my blog!
This is where I share my thoughts, ideas, and activities to support the emotional growth of children.
How Reframing Can Help Shift the Negative Identity of a Child
A few weeks ago, I wrote a blog about helping to shift the negative identity of a child through everyday experiences. I received many emails asking me more about this topic. It is clear from listening to those that work with children, that many of the children we work...
Why Classrooms need Rituals of Togetherness – Just like Families
Most of us already recognize the benefits of creating a classroom which feels enjoyable. We understand that humans flourish when we feel liked, enjoyed by others, and comfortable in our environment. In knowing this, we might show up to our classrooms every morning,...
Shifting the Negative Identity of a Child
I provide a lot of professional development to teachers. Many of these seminars explore the roots of behaviours we find challenging in kids. They shed light on the emotions underlying troubling behaviours, and help participants understand where or how a child is...
Kids Need a Safe Space to Feel
Our kids are experiencing an emotional crisis. Children are more anxious, aggressive, and shut down than ever. We are seeing clear evidence of this in our schools, our homes, our neighbourhoods and our community spaces. The situation has become so dire that our...