It is vital for children to develop strategies that will help them manage their emotions so that they will be able to build social-emotional skills just like adults. It’s not natural for children to know how to stay calm when confronting challenges or how to recover from failure. Children can effectively navigate relationships, calm down and problem solve when challenges arise when they are more socially and emotionally aware and skilled. It is important that we teach our children about emotion regulation, a way of expressing feelings in a constructive and healthy way because this is a...Read more
Education Infographics
Judy Hanning / May 12, 2023
Whenever a student is going to take a test, test anxiety starts to crop up. Test anxiety does not only affect teenagers, but even very young children also experience it. More and more young children are experiencing symptoms of test anxiety when tests and assessments are done at the elementary school level. Test anxiety minimizes reasoning and working memory, increases mistakes, generates confusion, and lowers test scores. Essentially, it’s unhealthy for the well-being of our children. Thankfully, there are strategies you can use to allow your child to feel more relaxed and confident during...Read more
Judy Hanning / May 12, 2023
What is the meaning of being assertive? Being assertive is having the ability to speak up in an honest and respectful way. Every day, we're in situations where Being assertive can help us with everyday situations like doing well on a job or college interview or asking a teacher a question. It is important to teach our children how to be assertive if you want them to be secure and confident kids. Children that are assertive understand how to stand up for themselves without being mean or offensive. They will learn how to politely say “no,” communicate clearly, and be able to maintain positive...Read more
Judy Hanning / May 9, 2023
It becomes especially confusing and sometimes alarming for children when families and communities face experience difficult times, like natural disasters, pandemics, or other traumatic experiences. Children are reassured when there is predictability and routines, so it is natural to feel unsettled when they are facing abrupt changes in their lives. Allowing your children, the opportunities and encouraging them to be of service to others will in one way restore their sense of confidence and control during challenging times. In addition, your child will boost the spirits of the people in your...Read more
Judy Hanning / May 9, 2023
Comparisons permit us to form a baseline for where we are in life, and where we want to be. It allows us to evaluate ourselves against our peers, against our friends and colleagues, against our fellow students, and against the people we look up to. When our children compare themselves to others, this is just part of normal human behavior. Often what happens is they become aware of not only differences but that one person has “more” while the other one has “less.” This could lead to the feeling of not being enough. As parents, we want to rush in and help our children feel better, but what we...Read more
Judy Hanning / May 9, 2023
Empowerment according to the dictionary is defined as the process of feeling secure and more assertive, especially in claiming one's rights and controlling one's life. Empowering our children is to lead them where they would feel valued, efficient and to recognize that they play the role of creator in their own lives and futures. Empowerment helps build on the strengths of children and young people. It gives them the power to what to say and be in control of their lives, and allows them to comprehend their rights, so they can act on them if they need to.Read more
Judy Hanning / May 8, 2023
We understand that the key to happiness is having a sense of agency and control. Plenty of research at the University of Pennsylvania shows that when people believe they can change their circumstances, they become more optimistic about the future. Everyone wants to feel in charge even children because they need a sense of power over their worlds. This infographic shows the five simple and effective ways to help your child regain control and focus on what they can do!Read more
Judy Hanning / May 4, 2023
The only constant thing in life is change that’s why big life changes are inevitable, but that doesn’t make it any easier for children even for adults to manage it. Structure and stability are factors that are very important for children so that they would feel safe. So new experiences like attending a new school, divorce, moving, or welcoming a baby sibling can be scary. It is when we experience changes, we develop the skills of being resilient. This infographic provides effective strategies that will help your child feel safe, adjust, and build resilience.Read more
Judy Hanning / May 4, 2023
Perseverance is the key to success. But what is perseverance? It’s the continued effort and determination to achieve something despite difficulties or obstacles that may stand in your way. Kids that persevere are more likely to keep going until they reach their goals. As parents, we can teach about perseverance to our children by watching and discussing movies about it to help children build this essential skill. If you’re wondering where to find the best perseverance movies to watch in your classroom or home, look no further! This infographic put together a list of the top 15 movies about...Read more
Judy Hanning / May 3, 2023
Every child today has gadgets to keep them entertained. As parents, we want to make sure that the games they are playing can be good for them. It is important to take into consideration that all games can be educational. It is in how we approach them. Some games have academic elements, but they also help how to develop a healthy competitive mindset as well as positive social skills. This infographic shows 13 educational games for kids, including apps and online games, board games, games requiring no equipment, and options for the playground.Read more
Judy Hanning / Apr 28, 2023
As parents, we want to know what our children did when they were not with us. We want them to communicate with us so here are some fun questions of the day that you can ask your kids. These questions will help them express their thoughts and feelings and will them encourage to reflect on their emotions. These questions will also help them open their imagination and get them to think creatively about their answers.Read more
Judy Hanning / Apr 28, 2023
What can parents do to make their children good readers? Good readers actively participate in the story and by identifying with the characters. Children need to visualize what is happening, follow the events of the story and anticipate what will happen next. A good reader can explore the meaning of a story and connect it to his own life.Read more
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