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Behavior Management Tools & Tips
Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Discipline, Early Childhood Education, Reinforcement, Parenting Styles, Behavior Management, Parents, Therapists Katherine Milani Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Discipline, Early Childhood Education, Reinforcement, Parenting Styles, Behavior Management, Parents, Therapists Katherine Milani

Behavior Management Tools & Tips

Every kid is different and we have to tailor behavior management plans to their individual needs and abilities. Read on for practical guidelines for a balanced approach to behavior management.

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10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids
Activities, Anxiety, Play Based Learning, Child Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Education, Coping Skills, Infographics, Mindfulness, Science Experiement, Play Therapy, Therapeutic Activities Katherine Milani Activities, Anxiety, Play Based Learning, Child Therapy, Early Childhood Education, Education, Coping Skills, Infographics, Mindfulness, Science Experiement, Play Therapy, Therapeutic Activities Katherine Milani

10 Hands-On Therapeutic Activities for Kids

From a therapeutic perspective, interventions that utilize hand-on learning techniques can lead to increased interest, motivation, engagement, and progress! Here we have collected 10 of our favorite hands-on therapeutic activities to help kids develop emotional literacy, build self-esteem, practice coping skills, manage behavior, and recognize values.

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Alphabet Feelings
Activities, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Early Childhood Education, Education, School Counselors Katherine Milani Activities, Child Therapy, Coping Skills, Early Childhood Education, Education, School Counselors Katherine Milani

Alphabet Feelings

"Alphabet Feelings" provide a framework for adults to help kids to systematically explore different emotions, scenarios, and coping skills. Print this FREE resource and check out our other recommended ways to exercise social and emotional learning.

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3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids
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3 Empathy-Building Activities for Kids

By regularly practicing empathy, children learn to recognize unique perspectives and exercise compassion for themselves and others. Empathy allows kids to navigate difficult situations, support others (and themselves) in need, and recover from setbacks. Empathy is a key component of resilience and a growth mindset—learn how to nurture it through 3 simple activities!

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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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Reinforcement: Positive & Negative
Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Therapists, Reinforcement Katherine Milani Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Therapists, Reinforcement Katherine Milani

Reinforcement: Positive & Negative

Both positive and negative reinforcement can be effective ways to shape and encourage favorable behavior, but understanding how to use reinforcement to support healthy growth and development is key! Read on to learn about what reinforcement is, common misconceptions about reinforcement, and how to use reinforcement at home or in the classroom!

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Childhood Perfectionism
Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Infographics, Therapists, ADHD, OCD Katherine Milani Parents, Teachers, School Counselors, Child Therapy, Infographics, Therapists, ADHD, OCD Katherine Milani

Childhood Perfectionism

A perfectionist aims for the ideal version of a pursuit and has disproportionate feelings of disappointment if they fail to reach their goal. Perfectionism can have many roots, but it is generally tied to a person’s perception of their self-worth.

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Counseling Games for Kids
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Counseling Games for Kids

Cooperative games help kids learn the significance of collaboration, integrity, and respect. Through shared objectives and collective problem-solving, kids build interpersonal skills while exercising ethical conduct and resilience. Read on for tips on how to foster positive sportsmanship through a social-emotional learning lens.

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How to Raise a Resilient Kid
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How to Raise a Resilient Kid

Resilience is a dynamic skill set that empowers kids to adapt, learn, and thrive through life’s journey. By nurturing a growth mindset, parents, educators, clinicians, and caregivers can support self-efficacy, problem-solving skills, and optimism in kids so that they can grow and persevere through setbacks.

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