Mrs. Carlsrud & Friends

02/26/2025

This year, Ramadan is expected to begin the evening of Friday, February 28th. It's a festive and holy time in Islam, meant for togetherness and community. For some Muslim students, however, this time can sometimes be lonely or isolating, especially if they are a small minority. Fortunately, there are a few simple things teachers can do to support students.
Read more here. >> https://www.weareteachers.com/support-students-during-ramadan/

02/18/2025

02/18/2025

It is easy to forget sometimes that kids develop with out being “schoolified.”

09/26/2024

Recognizing when your child’s emotional cup is empty is key to supporting their well-being. Signs like irritability, clinginess, or withdrawal can indicate they’re feeling overwhelmed or disconnected.

To refill their emotional cup, try spending quality one-on-one time with them, offering physical affection like hugs, or simply listening to their feelings without judgment. Playtime, positive affirmations, and words of encouragement also help them feel seen and loved.

By filling their emotional cup regularly, you help them build emotional resilience and feel secure.

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09/19/2024

01/03/2023

It can be tempting to hand your phone over when your child is fussing and you can't attend to them right away. But a new study suggests that this negatively impacts self-regulation skills. Learn more about what the study found and what it means for parents.

06/25/2022

Dr. Tina Payne Bryson joins Janet to discuss what children need most from the adults in their lives to feel securely attached, self-confident, and happy. Tina outlines the truths that scientific research and her own experience show, and then using the parenting tools she describes in her new book, T...