Where do you go when you want to calm down? What’s the spot that you go to? For me, it’s my bedroom. It’s painted a calm color, I have my aromatherapy set up in there, and my favorite ways to de-stress are nearby.

Kids and teens benefit from having a space where they can calm down and chill out too. A calm down spot can be created at home or at school. Lots of schools at all levels are integrating calm corners/calm down spaces/take a break spots, etc. How can you do this yourself? Take a listen:

A coping skills toolbox is an actual physical container that houses items kids can use to help calm down and express their emotions in healthy ways. There are a ton of strategies your child can use to calm down, and having a toolbox is one way to keep several of these tools readily available to use.

Four different ways to use music to cope with different feelings.

This week, the focus is all about giving you a few quick ideas for self-care.

Welcome back to the Calm and Connected Podcast! On today’s episode, I share a visual activity that encourages kindness.

Welcome back to the Calm and Connected Podcast! On today’s episode, I share a visual activity that helps kids understand the power of their words, and the impact they can have on others.

I use my planner to help me be more thankful, and there are some ways you can start your own gratitude practice.

Welcome back to the Calm and Connected Podcast! On today’s episode, I share several tips to set up and manage successful playdates.

An amazing coping skill for overwhelming and extreme feelings.

Welcome back to the Calm and Connected Podcast! On today’s episode, I share several reasons why I love playdates!