Therapy

This polyvagal parenting chart helps you name what’s happening in your child (and you) during meltdowns: Green (safe), Red (fight/flight), Blue (shutdown). Learn the “thermostat” approach to co-regulation—especially helpful for autism, ADHD, PDA, and sensory overload families. #PolyvagalTheory #PolyvagalParenting #CoRegulation #NervousSystemStates #WindowOfTolerance #MeltdownSupport #AutismParenting #ADHDParenting

This is a kid-friendly CBT (cognitive behavioral therapy) strategy that helps children challenge unhelpful thoughts and build healthier self-talk. If your child says things like “I always mess up,” “I’m bad at this,” or “They don’t like me,” those aren’t just random comments — they’re often Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS). 🐜 ANTS are quick, unhelpful thoughts that show up fast and feel true, even when they’re not. The good news? Kids can learn to spot these thoughts and replace them...

Giving your students the space in your classroom to self-regulate, cool down and calm down are extremely important. When we talk about "challenging behaviors" and behavior management, we need to have proactive strategies to support our students' communication and help de-escalate any possible meltdowns. In this Calm Down Visual resource, you can set up your students and your class up for success around navigating big emotions like being overwhelmed, feeling frustrated, and generally being...

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with this Valentine Affirmations activity! Students draw a picture of themselves and write positive affirmations around their image, building self-esteem, SEL skills, and writing practice. Perfect for centers, morning meetings, or independent work.

Mindfulness Poem about Relating To Feelings. Great way to get kids talking about their emotions.

Help kids recognize and grow through their emotions with this Grow Through Your Feelings ROOTS Worksheet. Perfect for classrooms, counseling sessions, and therapy centers, this printable activity guides children to identify emotions, reflect on their causes, and choose positive coping strategies. The ROOTS method (Recognize the feeling, Observe what caused it, Think of helpful choices) provides a simple framework that encourages self-awareness and emotional growth in a kid-friendly way. 🌟...

Anxiety management art craft