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Play And Emotional Regulation With Heidi Hawkins, M.S., Ed.S

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Summary

Heidi Hawkins, M.S., Ed.S, a mother of seven and a school psychologist, shares her passion for child development and offers insights on various topics. She emphasizes the importance of play in child development, the role of failure and risk-taking, and the value of allowing children to solve problems on their own. Heidi also discusses the importance of teaching conflict resolution skills and balancing work and family life. She highlights the significance of prioritizing self-care and offers resources for parents and educators.


Takeaways

  • Play is a fundamental need for children and should be prioritized as part of their development.
  • Failure and risk-taking are essential for growth and should be embraced and modeled by parents and educators.
  • Children should be given the opportunity to solve problems on their own, with guidance and support from adults.
  • Teaching conflict resolution skills is crucial for children's social and emotional development.
  • Balancing work and family life requires setting priorities and saying no to certain commitments.
  • Self-care is essential for parents and educators to effectively support children's development.
  • Heidi Hawkins is passionate about supporting parents and educators and offers resources and contact information for further assistance.


    • Chapters

    00:00 Introduction and Background

    03:02 Technical Difficulties

    07:39 The Importance of Play in Child Development

    15:45 The Role of Failure and Risk-Taking in Child Development

    25:26 Teaching Children Conflict Resolution Skills

    27:25 Balancing Work and Family Life

    37:35 Prioritizing Self-Care

    40:20 Passion for Supporting Parents and Educators

    41:17 Resources and Contact Information


    Reach Heidi at:

    https://www.nestpsychological.com/about


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    @Heidi_Hawks

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