Car Safety for Your Child — Get the Right Seat
Published on 28th May 2025 by Tessa Robinson Being safe in a car is essential for all occupants. But this is especially the case when it comes to children. To…
Helping Kids and Teens with Emotional Health Challenges Feel Better by “Doing Enough” — Developing Minds
A psychologist named Peter Lewinsohn back in the 70’s wrote an article which suggested that (at least part) of the reason people feel depressed is because a) they don’t have…
Self-discipline for kids: 7 proven strategies every parent should know
Published on 30th May 2025 by Tessa Robinson Does your child ignore chores, delay homework, or get upset easily when things don’t go their way? Many parents face these same…
Inspiring Preschool Classroom Quotes for Teachers — My Teaching Cupboard
15 Creative Ways to Display Quotes in Your Preschool Classroom I have seen the powerful impact quotes can have in the preschool classroom. That’s why I love finding creative ways…
Teach Children Responsibility – Positive Parenting
Give Responsibility versus Teaching Kids Responsibility Featured on the Positive Parenting Pep Talks Podcast. Give Responsibility. Often times we tell our kids what to do, when to do, how to…
Empowering Independence: Teaching Life Skills for Confident, Resilient Kids!
Independence is a crucial trait that every child should develop to become successful, self-sufficient adults. Fostering independence through life skills is not just a necessity, but a joyous journey. It’s…
Froebel’s Theory of Play for Early Childhood Education — My Teaching Cupboard
Knowledgeable and Nurturing Educators Froebel believed that educators play an important role in guiding and supporting children’s learning. Educators are seen as facilitators who create a safe space for learning…
6 Ways to Use Picture Sorts in the Classroom — My Teaching Cupboard
The process of using picture sorts in the classroom is straightforward: Introduction: Introduce the picture sort activity during a small group instruction. Explain the sorting criteria and demonstrate how to…
‘Defusion and Acceptance’ Ideas to Help Children with Upsetting Thoughts and Beliefs — Developing Minds
Children and teens (like adults) often report thoughts and beliefs which they find distressing (for example: “I’m horrible”; “people think I’m boring”; picturing themselves doing badly on a test). There…
Ways To Keep Yourself Happy & Healthy
Life can be challenging at times and you may not always feel like yourself. There are moments when you may find yourself in a slump that’s hard to get out…