Have you ever been so upset you felt like your body would explode? Or so nervous you felt sick to your stomach? Big feelings can affect our whole bodies. Imagine kids in the midst of temper tantrums: their whole bodies seem to get taken over by emotions. These feelings can be really overwhelming, but they’re not impossible to tame. Teaching kids to recognize mind-body connections can help them learn strategies for calming themselves down. Practicing mindfulness allows us to tune into our … [Read more...]
Nobody Likes Tantrums: 3 Ways to Tame Them
We’ve got a threenager in the house and though she is absolutely lovely, she’s also absolutely three. With that age comes inevitable tantrums about things I understand (having to clean up) and things I don’t (screaming that she “wants to be president RIGHT NOW”). Though sometimes these tantrums make me want to cry, I’ve been channeling my teacher-self and thinking back to what I learned from dealing with upset students. I’ve found success with using these strategies to help my daughter calm … [Read more...]