Bibliotherapy for Anxiety
Anxiety, Child Therapy, Parents, Therapists, Play Therapy, Play Based Learning, School Counselors, Preschool, Bibliotherapy Katherine Milani Anxiety, Child Therapy, Parents, Therapists, Play Therapy, Play Based Learning, School Counselors, Preschool, Bibliotherapy Katherine Milani

Bibliotherapy for Anxiety

One of the best ways to tame childhood anxiety is to demystify it. Explore the feelings, triggers, behaviors, and outcomes of anxiety through targeted story books and conversation, or bibliotherapy. Learn more and explore our recommended children’s books about anxiety.

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Early Childhood Education Philosophies
School Counselors, Parents, Teachers, Preschool, Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Therapy, Play Based Learning, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Forest Preschool Katherine Milani School Counselors, Parents, Teachers, Preschool, Early Childhood Education, Education, Child Therapy, Play Based Learning, Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Forest Preschool Katherine Milani

Early Childhood Education Philosophies

There are lot’s of ways to “do” early childhood education. Learn about 5 common preschool philosophies: Montessori, Reggio Emilia, Waldorf, Play-Based, and Forest. The best predictor of social and academic achievement is confidence, so regardless of philosophy-specific approaches to academics, find a program where your kid will be comfortable and supported!

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Oobleck and Transformative Nature
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Oobleck and Transformative Nature

Oobleck is a fun and easy demonstration of a non-Newtonian fluid. Non-Newtonian fluids are kind of like us—their behavior is variable depending on stress! This hands-on sensorial experiment can help kids understand that stress (anxiety, frustration, disappointment, failure, anger) can change our behavior.

Read on to learn how to make Oobleck and how to talk to kids about transformative nature.

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