I’m Bad, I’m Stupid—Kids Being Harsh on Themselves
“I’m annoying, bad, stupid, not good at anything. I hate myself.” It can be disconcerting to hear our kids say such unkind things about themselves, using harsh words that we’ve…
Secrets to Talking to Kids About Anything
3 families reach out to Janet and ask, “How do I say it?” Listen to find out more! Transcript of “Secrets to Talking to Kids About Anything” Hi, this is…
Sleep, Baby, Sleep (With Hari Grebler)
RIE expert Hari Grebler joins Janet to discuss her respectful and surprisingly simple ideas for helping our babies to sleep. Hari’s positive approach begins with babies and applies to toddlers…
How to build your child’s creative confidence
Let me paint you a picture: Your daughter is sprawled on the living room floor, markers scattered everywhere, absorbed in her creation. Maybe she’s drawing rainbow unicorns or…
4 Tips for Better Mental Health
Improving Mental Health Outcomes for Children with Trauma and Their Caregivers Mental health is important for all of us, but especially for children who have experienced adversity, as well as…
Why We Misunderstand Traumatized Children’s Behavior
What We Get Wrong About Trauma: A Call for Compassion and Understanding Every child has their moment where they throw a tantrum or lash out with anger. But for children…
Summer Activities for Children with Trauma
Transitioning to Summer and How to Prepare for Summer Activities Like Camp or Family Vacation Summer is a time for fun and relaxation for most children. But for homes with…
Bibliotherapy: Reading for Healing from Trauma
How Stories Help Us Heal, Cope, and Connect Books are powerful. Reading is a calming activity and can be used to learn but is also an escape for a bit…
Understanding trauma and supporting staff and students to thrive
(Repost of an August 2024 post on Regional Education Laboratory Program.) Trauma can occur when a person experiences an adverse event that causes them physical, emotional, or psychological distress or…
Building Resilience: Strategies for Overcome Childhood Trauma
8 Tips for Nurturing Resilience in Your Child with Trauma or Neurodivergence For children who have experienced trauma or who are neurodivergent, it’s crucial to foster resilience in them. Resilience…