by erinswanson26 | Jun 5, 2020 | Race and Racial Justice
The Work of Racial Justice Starts at Home As two white women, we are on our own journey of learning and unlearning the systemic racism built into our country. We want to use our platform to share the voices and expertise of those who are on the front lines of the...
by erinswanson26 | May 13, 2020 | Death
Understanding Death as a Child As a young child, I remember encountering death on a rather regular basis. While digging in the backyard, I’d come across a smushed, dead bug. I’d see dead leaves fall off trees. Snuggled up watching TV, my eyes would widen as a cartoon...
by erinswanson26 | May 2, 2020 | Feelings
Why Feelings Matter As a child, I sometimes felt that if I expressed a “negative” emotion, I would seem ungrateful or be thought of as a complainer. As I grew older, I strived to be positive and upbeat, often minimizing my more difficult emotions. The problem is, you...
by erinswanson26 | Apr 8, 2020 | Conflict Resolution
Why Teach Conflict Resolution? When I first became a teacher, I felt overwhelmed when my students were in conflict. I thought I needed to help them resolve the issue peacefully, so I would sit with them, intervene, and monitor them. The problem with this approach was,...
by erinswanson26 | Apr 4, 2020 | Responsibility
Teaching Responsibility Matters! “I forgot my homework folder at home.” “I forgot to bring my lunch today.” “I forgot a coat to wear for recess.” I might hear any number of these from my students on a typical teaching day. Children are still learning to be...
by erinswanson26 | Apr 2, 2020 | Responsibility
Use This Time to Teach Responsibility Families are cooped up at home as they practice social distancing. Why not use this time to teach your child responsibility and independence? Teaching children to do chores, such as dishwashing and laundry, might get pushed aside...
by erinswanson26 | Mar 25, 2020 | Uncategorized
If mealtimes are stressful for you with kids fighting, not wanting to chat, on screens, or wanting to leave the table, we have some ideas for you! By creating a time and space where each child can feel seen and heard, you’ll get your kids talking in no time. Our...
by erinswanson26 | Mar 24, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Time of Togetherness and Memory-Making While social distancing has us cooped up at home, it can be hard to think of new, fun activities to keep kids engaged. You’re tasked with working from home and leading your child through homeschool activities. It’s...
by erinswanson26 | Mar 19, 2020 | Uncategorized
Is your child feeling anxious or fidgety? These silly and engaging deep breathing exercises for kids will help your child feel calm, grounded, and focused. Your child will learn deep breathing techniques in kid-friendly styles, such as alligator breath and birthday...
by erinswanson26 | Mar 18, 2020 | Uncategorized
It is a unique time where parents are at home all day with their children, navigating schoolwork, their own work, house work, and more! How can parents stay calm and sane with all of this swirling around them? Watch our video to go through several simple strategies...
