Supporting Children’s Emotional Training Wheels on Their Path to Autonomy

Moving from the familiar, what’s known, to the unfamiliar, what’s new and not yet known, involves change – resulting in growth. Growth is a constant battle of gain and loss – a kind of tug of war between losing what

This Spring, Co-Regulate with Nature

We could all use an extra dose of sunshine and fresh air to shake off the last remnants of winter and feel more like ourselves again! Being cooped up inside for too long can certainly take a toll on your

Big Feelings, Big Hearts: The Pros and Cons of Being a Highly Sensitive Parent

I recently shared with Good Housekeeping my thoughts on the pros and cons of being a highly sensitive parent. We so often talk about managing our own emotions before we can model and guide children through theirs that it can

Housman Learning Blog

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“Just One of Those Days”: Helping Teachers Cope One Step at a Time
Acknowledging Your Uncertainty Shows Your Kids the Way to Resilience
The Building Blocks of Dramatic Play
Lessons from a Year of Teaching in a COVID-19 World: What Teachers Need Now
A New Year’s Resolution: Making Educators’ Well-Being A Priority
Helping Children Develop Healthy Habits with Technology Use
Helping Children Understand & Celebrate Differences from the Beginning
Finding Gratitude in a Tumultuous 2020
Building Empathy and Kindness Through Emotional Understanding
Navigating the Relentless Storm Part II: Taking Care of Yourself so You Can Take Care of Your Children
Navigating a Relentless Storm Part I: How Do We Support Our Children Through These Days and Beyond?
Helping Children Say Goodbye to a Beloved Pet and Handle Their Grief
Imaginative Play is Not Cancelled - Neither is Halloween!
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