Stand in front of the mirror and smile. Does that sound ridiculous? Don’t mock it until you try it. Stand in front of the mirror for at least one minute and just smile. You will most likely start laughing because you will feel so silly standing...
By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. Transitions can be very challenging for your precious students or clients. I encourage you to find a song for every transition. You can sing a song, play a song, or even whistle a song. You may have noticed that the majority of...
No matter how big or how small, celebrate every milestone. Write down your child’s progress. Focus on the triumphs. This is especially important because, as you know, you constantly face challenges, which can be emotionally draining. However, focusing on the positive moments, on those times...
It is very easy for you and your child to get stuck in a daily routine of coming home from school, having a snack, doing homework, having downtime, dinnertime, and then bedtime. I encourage you to consider after-school activities for your child to promote additional...
By Jennifer Lingle, M.Ed. I am not sure if you listened to my teleseminar about the holidays yet, which discussed, “How to get through your winter break without a breakdown.” It is very important to respect your child’s need for routine and structure, even during his...