The Batman Effect in Children Have you ever heard of the Batman effect in children? I had not until I read a recent article in the Wall Street Journal about the power of pretend play. It discusses recent research supporting the theory that children who pretend they are superheroes do better on measures of self-control and […]
This is the second post regarding self regulation in children. The previous post discussed how we set children up for potential meltdowns with our hectic lifestyles. As parents, we need to advocate for more unstructured, free play for children to help them to develop self regulation skills. Here are a few changes that you can […]
Lately, I have been wondering why kids seem to act out more? Child rearing has changed so much over the last few decades. Children’s ability to self regulate and control their emotions is greatly influenced by their environment. Here are 10 things that have changed over the years that can affect a child’s ability to […]
When young children need to wait at a restaurant, doctor’s appointment, a siblings basketball game, etc. do you toss a tablet or smartphone in front of them? This type of digitally sedation may be harming your child’s ability to develop patience and self regulation. Children need to gradually learn how to sustain attention, control their […]
Waiting Games is a 22 page download of twenty games to play while on a road trip, waiting for an appointment or sitting around a campfire. This collection of activities encourages children to develop self-regulation, creativity and communication skills while they wait. This packet includes games such as 60 Seconds, Reverse 20 Questions, Let’s Debate, […]
This is currently one of our favorite go to games while on a road trip or waiting at a restaurant. Here is how you play: This is a twist on the classic waiting game. Instead of spying something in the room you will spy something from memory. For example, you will describe an item that […]