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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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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Parenting Styles: Explained
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Parenting Styles: Explained

Parenting styles are often categorized into four main types based on the work of psychologist Diana Baumrind: authoritative, authoritarian, permissive, and disengaged. These styles reflect different approaches to parenting and have varying impacts on a child's development. Read on to learn about the different styles and print our free Parenting Styles Infographic.

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