Sleep Tips

Back to School Sleep Tips: Routines, Schedules, & Sleep Hygiene | Sleep FoundationA back-to-school sleep schedule is important for children’s learning success. Learn how to create a good sleep schedule and other sleep hygiene tips.

Healthy and Secure Transitions: Scenarios

Parents often struggle during transitions – welcome to the club! Transitions require us to “Take Charge” of the child and the situation in a way that allows for the child to both feel protected and connected. Here are two examples of common transitions and possible ideas on how to navigate them while supporting secure attachment.

The idea behind progressive muscle relaxation is that anxiety, stress, and anger often lead to tight and tense muscles. Because the body and mind are so connected, activating relaxation in your body can help your emotions to feel more calm as well. It’s not always so easy, though, to just relax your muscles. Progressive muscle relaxation is a technique that helps you to relax your body by first intentionally tensing the muscles and then releasing so that they naturally relax. Source