How do we teach kids emotional regulation before they actually need it?

In this episode of Rethink Time, Sarah Habib from The Calm Caterpillar shares research-informed and practical approaches for helping children build mindfulness and self-regulation skills through play, breathing, movement, and modeling.

From rethinking calm corners to understanding behavior as communication, this episode explores how educators and parents can create environments that help kids manage big feelings—not suppress them.

If you’ve ever wondered:
• How early can kids learn mindfulness?
• What should a calm corner actually look like?
• How do adults model regulation for children?
• What helps kids move from reaction to self-awareness?

This conversation is for you.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

- The Calm Caterpillar: https://thecalmcaterpillar.com/

- Time Timer: https://www.timetimer.com

- Free Parenting Class: https://thecalmcaterpillar.com/pages/calm-caterpillar-free-parent-class

- Mindfulness Guide for Neurodivergent Learners by Sarah Habib and Tara Phillips: https://thecalmcaterpillar.com/products/mindfulness-guide

- Joining Forces for Children: https://joiningforcesforchildren.org/

- Learn more about the Adverse Childhood Experience (ACE) Score: https://www.cdc.gov/aces/about/index.html and https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/aces/about.html

- Effective School Solutions: https://effectiveschoolsolutions.com/

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CONNECT WITH SARAH HABIB & THE CALM CATERPILLAR

Website: https://thecalmcaterpillar.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-calm-caterpillar/

Instagram: https://instagram.com/thecalmcaterpillar

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecalmcaterpillar

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FOLLOW TIME TIMER

Website: https://www.timetimer.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimetimer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeTimer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-timer

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timetimerllc

In this episode of Rethink Time, we talk with Sammie Kelly, founder of Beyond Neurodiversity, about what it actually feels like to navigate work as a neurodivergent person — and what leaders, managers, and organizations can do to create more supportive, sustainable environments for every kind of mind.

Sammie shares her experience of being diagnosed with ADHD at 27, the mix of relief and self-understanding that followed, and what led her to leave a successful corporate career to start Beyond Neurodiversity, a company focused on helping organizations better support neurodivergent employees through education, coaching, and practical accommodations.

In this episode we explore:

• What neurodivergent employees may be experiencing internally that others don’t always see
• Common misconceptions about ADHD, autism, and workplace productivity
• Simple, effective communication strategies that reduce confusion and overwhelm
• How managers can create more clarity, flexibility, and psychological safety
• Real accommodations that make a meaningful difference at work
• Why designing with neurodivergent needs in mind ultimately benefits everyone

Whether you’re a manager, educator, HR professional, caregiver, or someone navigating neurodivergence yourself, this episode offers practical insights and approachable strategies you can start using right away.

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RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE

Beyond Neurodiversity: https://www.beyondnd.com/

Creating Cultures of Neuroinclusion by Pasha Marlowe: https://www.amazon.com/Creating-Cultures-Neuroinclusion-Framework-Neurodiverse/dp/B0DNW94139

Seeing My Time curriculum: https://executivefunctioningsuccess.com/seeing-my-time/

Job Accommodation Network (JAN): AskJAN.org

Time Timer: https://www.timetimer.com

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CONNECT WITH SAMMIE KELLY & BEYOND NEURODIVERSITY

Website: https://www.beyondnd.com/

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/beyond-neurodiversity

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/beyond_neurodiversity/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61557925839246

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FOLLOW TIME TIMER

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimetimer/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeTimer

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-timer

TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timetimerllc

Website: ⁠https://www.timetimer.com⁠

Are screens quietly changing how our kids think, focus, and grow?

In this episode of Rethink Time, we sit down with Kerry Brown from Beech Acres Parenting Center to unpack what’s really happening inside your child’s brain in the digital age.

From toddlers glued to tablets to teens who can’t sit through a movie, we explore how technology is reshaping attention spans, emotional regulation, and family dynamics and what parents can do about it.

Kerry shares real-world insights from years of working with families, including:

• Why kids struggle to get off screens

• How screen time impacts focus and brain development

• The surprising benefits of boredom and going analog

• How to set boundaries without constant battles

• When and how to start conversations about tech safety

• Practical ways to create a healthier balance at home

If you’ve ever wondered whether screen time is helping or hurting your child, or how to find the right balance without guilt, this episode is for you.

Episode ResourcesLearn more about Time Timer: https://www.timetimer.com/

Learn more about Beech Acres Parenting Center: https://beechacres.org/parent-connext/

The Anxious Generation: https://www.anxiousgeneration.com/book

Family Value Resource: https://beechacres.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NSP-PCX-Starter-Kit-2025A-1.pdf

Time Value and Anxiety: https://www.timetimer.com/blogs/news/time-value-and-anxiety

What I Wish I Knew About Parenting Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@BeechAcres/podcasts

Time Timer Visual Scheduler: https://www.timetimer.com/products/time-timer-original-8-visual-scheduler and https://www.amazon.com/Visual-Schedule-Package-Whiteboard-Classroom/dp/B0GVWCC1V7

How did a simple parenting challenge turn into a tool used in classrooms, therapy practices, and homes around the world?

In the very first episode of Rethink Time, we sit down with Jan Rogers, the inventor and founder of the Time Timer, to hear the story behind one of the most recognizable visual timers ever created.

It all started with a simple question from her young daughter: “How much longer?” When traditional clocks and kitchen timers didn’t help, Jan created a new way to experience time — one you can actually see.

In this episode, Jan shares:

• The parenting moment that inspired the Time Timer
• Why traditional clocks and digital timers don’t work for many children
• How visual time helps people with ADHD, autism, and time blindness
• The paper plate prototype that started it all
• The challenges of launching a product with no engineering or business background
• How the iconic red disappearing disk became a global symbol for visual time

Today, the Time Timer is used by teachers, therapists, parents, and professionals worldwide to make time more understandable and less stressful.

If you’ve ever struggled with transitions, focus, or the feeling that time just disappears, this conversation will change how you think about time.

Rethink Time by Time Timer explores how we teach, support, and experience time in classrooms, therapy spaces, and everyday life.

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Learn more about Time Timer: https://www.timetimer.com/

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Connect with Time Timer:

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/time-timer Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetimetimer/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@timetimerllcFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/TimeTimerPinterest: https://ar.pinterest.com/timetimer/