Certified Positive Discipline Parent Educator of NJ: Live, Love, Parenting

12/04/2020

05/11/2020

Thank you Scary Mommy for posting this ❤️

04/30/2020

I feel very strongly about this! Pay attention to the small signals before the kids get too frustrated and shut down. You know you’re kids best so be on the lookout! Be ok with closing the book and just loving your kids. Love and peace before reading and writing! Any academic set backs can and will be repaired! The emotional setbacks are a bit harder to repair. Make those a priority!

04/26/2020

Something to help during this strange time in our lives!
Credit to The Counseling Teacher

04/25/2020

This is your Saturday morning reminder is to smile! Children remind us often that we forget to smile. They don't do it intentionally but if you watch and listen closely they have their ways.

03/24/2020

Happy Tuesday! Please share some tips that you have found to be successful to help reduce stress or anxiety in yourself or your family. Thank you!!
Credit to Counselor Keri for sharing this!

03/22/2020

Well, if there was a time for anxiety to strike, this it. First let me say that you are not alone. Millions of Americans have some type of anxiety disorder (diagnosed and undiagnosed). The most important thing to remember is that you can control your symptoms of anxiety. It doesn’t have to control you. This goes for children as well as adults. I am a school counselor and work with many children who suffer from anxiety. I have also seen many children (and adults) pull through. Listed below are typical strategies used to manage anxiety. What we do know is the following:
Thoughts create feelings and feelings cause behaviors. You must “attack” the thought process. In difficult times (actually at any time) we must do what we can to have a growth mindset as opposed to a fixed mindset. This will put you on a path towards peace and calm. Remember only you control your thoughts. I will share some tried and true tips to help with anxiety! Always remember your physician is the ultimate guide but for now feel free to try some of these tips. Please comment below with any questions. We are all in this together ❤️

03/18/2020

It certainly takes effort but it’s important to model for your children calm and patience. They look to adults not only for support and guidance but also for how they should feel. So model what you want for them. Take a time out if you need it... take care of yourself so you can take care of them. Reach out to friends and family for support. Stretch. Do yoga. Take a bath. Do whatever works for you so that you may be the calm in their storm. Love to all!

03/17/2020

Children look to the adults in their lives to figure out how they should be feeling! Especially now, they need us to model patience and love. This are difficult times for everyone. Do what you can to ensure that you take care of yourself so that you can be the parent you child needs.

03/17/2020

Parents..this time in our lives is difficult for many children. They look to you not only for guidance and support but also for reassurance. Talk with them. Play with them. Be calm and peaceful. They need you to be! “Give your children grace”

03/17/2020

Are your kids worried or even just curious about the coronavirus? This is a great read-aloud! Let me know what you think in the comments below!

juliacookonline.com Visit https://bit.ly/38MEXs0 for a free download of Tips for Parents on Talking to Kids About The Yucky Bug.