The Time-In ToolKit™ includes feelings posters and activities to create a calming space where kids ages 3-9+ can playfully grow their social and emotional intelligence. For use in homes, classrooms, therapy settings and more!
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Elizabeth Sautter
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Elizabeth Sautter, MA CCC-Speech Language Pathologist is an author and presenter specializing in social communication, self-regulation and executive functioning. She travels the country and Canada to present on her work related to Make Social Learning Stick and as a collaborative speaker for The Zones of Regulation. She is the co-author of the Whole Body Listening Larry series (Home and School). On a personal note, she supports her son, sister and cousin with special needs and is passionate about supporting her clients and their families.
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Dr. Rebecca Bransetter
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Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., is a School Psychologist, author and expert in the area of child development and education. She has published several books for parents and professionals on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges. Her insights have been published in a variety of media outlets, such as US News and World Report, CNN Health, WebMD, Good Housekeeping,Education.com, NBC BayArea News, and National Public Radio and she travels the country to share her knowledge and expertise.
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Helping Your Child Build a Growth Mindset
Aug 31, 2021
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Stuck Indoors? Use the Time to Build Social and Emotional Learning
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Gratitude with a Tween Twist
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Parenting with a Growth Mindset: Helping Kids Believe in the Value ...
Sometimes, one of my sons will tell me he’s not good at something, like understanding algebra or catching pop flies. “You may not be ‘good’ yet...
iPhone Overboard: Using Co-regulation in a Sink-or-Swim Moment
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Autism & Friendship: Raising Awareness in Your Own Family
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Mindful March
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Building Perspective Taking on Martin Luther King Jr. Day: It Takes...
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Hidden Rules for Receiving a Gift
I was recently at a party where the birthday girl couldn’t hide her disappointment when a certain gift was unwrapped. The boy who had given the gift was visibly...
The Art of Giving: Thinking About Someone Else’s Wants and Wishes
With the winter holidays coming up, it’s a perfect time to delve into your child’s “person files” in order to brainstorm gift ideas. A person file...
Embracing Teachable Moments in the Kitchen Part 2-Focus on Social L...
Cooking and group meals are perfect times to bolster social learning through planning, practicing, and prepping your child for a task or event. Before getting to work in...
Embracing Teachable Moments in the Kitchen Part 1-Focus on Executiv...
When your child helps out in the kitchen, it’s more than a chance to teach him to cook: it’s an opportunity to work on executive function skills....
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Puppy Love and Learning
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Calmer Waters this Summer
I often head into summer in full-blown problem-solving mode for my children. I struggle to balance camps and summer fun with all the things my kids “should” be...
Thinking About Dad on Father’s Day
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Mother’s Day-Thinking About Mom
Let’s be realistic—most moms or mother figures (including myself) just want to be thought about and appreciated by their kids from time to time. We hope this...
Another Teachable Moment on the Home Front: Building Acceptance by ...
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Breathe In, Breathe Out—And Something More
When my sons get frustrated or upset, my instinct is to say “calm down, just breathe”.. But it’s not always that easy. Many kids, including mine, get...
Pay it Forward for Valentine’s Day
I recently taught the concept of “paying it forward” to the kids in my son’s 4th grade class. The idea is to repay an act of kindness that someone has...
Valentine’s Day Word Clouds
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Are You Listening to Me?
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Not Just For Kids: Parents Need Tools Too!
I usually write to parents about tools and strategies to help their kids, but sometimes it’s the parents who need support, myself included. It’s been a hectic...
Help Your Child Be a Mindful Social Observer
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Help Your Child Take Perspective on the 4th of July
Amidst the fun of July 4th picnics and fireworks, the holiday is also a great reminder to step back, zoom out, and look at the world through a broader lens. We all have...
I Resigned from my Job as the Household Nagger
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Mindful Awareness… The Bridge to Acceptance
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Self-Talk and Mindfulness Save The Day!!
Last week, I had one of the worst days I have had in a very long time. It started out as a typical and peaceful morning of walking and mindful meditation with my dog Jack...