Ever have one of those days where the kids won’t stop bickering, everything seems difficult, and overall there’s just bad energy? In today’s episode, we give you tips and tricks on how to turn the mood around…or at least keep your own internal peace.

We give ideas that are focused on the body: movement and the five senses. We also give tips that are focused on the surroundings: making a small, new setting in your home or even going out to new learning spaces.

For a full list of the ideas we share in this episode, go to our website and download the PDF we have ready for you.

And remember, if all else fails, it’s ok to let the kids watch TV for a little bit while you hide and eat chocolate.

Resources:

• Download our PDF of the ideas we’ve shared in this episode (link to come—we can add it to the doc later)
• Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that’s sure to grab and keep your child’s attention.
• Learn more about Brave Writer’s “Becoming a Critical Thinker” workbook
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