The Eastern Ridge School

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Eastern Ridge has a new fun fundraiser! Support your local farms, buy organic seeds, and get local food products while raising funds for ERS! Check out our store here: http://farmraiser.com/campaigns/eastern-ridge-winter-fundraiser
Items will be delivered the first week of March.
We've made lots and lots of updates to our Summer Camp Guide: bit.ly/DMSummerCampGuide!

Or, visit the new updated and added businesses below eager to welcome your children with safety top-of-mind:

• Camp Koda Horse Camp
bit.ly/CampKodaSummer

• C3 Cyber Club
bit.ly/C3CyberClubCamp

• Sportrock Climbing Centers
bit.ly/DMSportrockSummer

• Children's Science Center Lab
bit.ly/CSSSummerCamps

• The Eastern Ridge School
bit.ly/EasternRidgeSummer

• Nextstop Theatre Company
bit.ly/NTCSummerCamps

• Russian School of Mathematics - Reston, Virginia
bit.ly/RussianMathSummer

• The Thrifty Teacher Art Camp
bit.ly/ThriftyTeacherSummer

• Tom Dolan Swim School
—> Falls Church: bit.ly/TDSSSummerFC
—> Sterling: •bit.ly/TDSSSterlingSummer
..and more!
Thank you so much to our wonderful ERS teachers and staff! ❤️
This article obviously hits home, and the picture looks exactly like the Crow class at Wolf Trap today.
Magnifque !!!

The Eastern Ridge School is a progressive, nature- and arts-based preschool located in northern Virg

Operating as usual

Photos from Calm Parenting Podcast's post 05/14/2023

Photos from Calm Parenting Podcast's post

Setting Limits With Toddlers - The Choices They Can't Make - Janet Lansbury 05/07/2023

Setting Limits With Toddlers - The Choices They Can't Make - Janet Lansbury

Setting Limits With Toddlers - The Choices They Can't Make - Janet Lansbury ‘Respect’ is vital to parenting, but the word can confuse us, especially when it comes to setting limits with toddlers. Children need lots of opportunities to be autonomous and have their choices respected. At the same time, they also need to know they’re not in charge, and we demonstrate that...

04/25/2023

Yes, it’s true that Kindergarten has transformed into First Grade. Yes, children will need to learn academics, listen and sit still. But that certainly doesn’t mean that these lessons should be straight-jacketed onto them in the toddler and preschool years. In fact, the funneling down of structured learning is all the more reason to let children play while they can. We must fiercely protect this precious, ever shrinking window of time for our children.

Play is enough. Play is enough. Play is enough. This should be our educational mantra for the first 5 years.

Don't let your preschoolers forget how to play —>
https://www.janetlansbury.com/2012/06/dont-let-your-preschoolers-forget-how-to-play/

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 04/23/2023

Fabulous turnout for our annual Garden Awakening. We came together as a community and planted veggies, herbs, and pollinators; we planted fruit trees and evergreen seedlings. We tackled shoring up our sliding hill, we painted garden labels, we worked, played and got to know current, incoming and alumni students, parents and staff. What a special day! (Post 1 of 2)

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 04/23/2023

Fabulous turnout for our annual Garden Awakening. We came together as a community and planted veggies, herbs, and pollinators; we planted fruit trees and evergreen seedlings. We tackled shoring up our sliding hill, we painted garden labels, we worked, played and got to know current, incoming and alumni students, parents and staff. What a special day! (Post 2 of 2)

Many thanks to  Taylor and Fairfax Releaf for bringing us many tree seedlings to help us reforest our space with native species. She taught us how to plant them and started us off with a sycamore and some loblolly pines. What a perfect way to usher in Earth Day 2023!
#earthday #naturebasedlearning #learningoutside #virginianativeplants #naturebasedpreschool
@sundayafternoons_hats 04/22/2023

Many thanks to Taylor and Fairfax Releaf for bringing us many tree seedlings to help us reforest our space with native species. She taught us how to plant them and started us off with a sycamore and some loblolly pines. What a perfect way to usher in Earth Day 2023!
#earthday #naturebasedlearning #learningoutside #virginianativeplants #naturebasedpreschool
@sundayafternoons_hats

Kicking off Earth Day a little early…

Many thanks to Taylor and Fairfax Releaf for bringing us many tree seedlings to help us reforest our space with native species. She taught us how to plant them and started us off with a sycamore and some loblolly pines. What a perfect way to usher in Earth Day 2023! #earthday #naturebasedlearning #learningoutside #virginianativeplants #naturebasedpreschool @sundayafternoons_hats

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 04/18/2023

Loose parts are great for just chilling or for hanging out with the whole gang!

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 03/30/2023

The night sky has captivated the musings and imaginations of our 4-5 year old preschoolers. They loved learning about the constellations and some of the symbols represented from Greek mythology, and then theytapped into their own creativity, story- telling and fine and visual-motor skills by creating their own.

03/11/2023

Eastern Ridge School on Instagram: "Rainbows are a powerful symbol with a multitude of associations in our culture. That’s probably because they are one of the most beautiful and intriguing manifestations of the natural world. For young children,..

Check out how something as ubiquitous as a rainbow 🌈 in the month of March takes on new meaning and inspires multimodal learning via emergent curriculum and the project approach to learning in a nature based preschool setting.

Eastern Ridge School on Instagram: "Rainbows are a powerful symbol with a multitude of associations in our culture. That’s probably because they are one of the most beautiful and intriguing manifestations of the natural world. For young children,..

7 Reasons Kids Need to Disagree - Janet Lansbury 03/08/2023

7 Reasons Kids Need to Disagree - Janet Lansbury

7 Reasons Kids Need to Disagree - Janet Lansbury It can be our tendency as parents to avoid conflict with our children. But disagreements are a natural part of our parent/child relationship and a healthy (though seldom fun) interaction. The irony is that if we practice the art of respectful disagreement, our relationship will strengthen, deepen, a...

02/15/2023

Are you getting ready for the Great Backyard Birdcount? Be sure to add some of these titles to your reading this week!

Thank you to Laura Rogers, nature preschool support teacher at Fenner Nature Preschool, for compiling this list!

02/11/2023
02/10/2023

Rinse and repeat.

"Spoil" your child with unconditional acceptance and love, with positive words of affirmation, with positive visions of the future, with encouragement and understanding when struggling, with belief in their dreams, with encouragement to explore and be curious and get muddy and dirty.

Do not spoil your child with things.

But do spoil them with experiences. Spoil your child with hugs and smiles. Spoil your child with patience. Lots of patience. And even more patience.

These things you will not regret.

Love this! It may seem like semantics, but the shift from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” is so powerful!

Say the 2 phrases aloud & notice the difference in energy. 

Thank you, @thepeacefulparentproject for this insight!
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Posted @withregram • @thepeacefulparentproject We don’t want our kids to feel like their big emotions and impulsive behaviours our bigger than our ability to intervene and help. Providing emotional containment and maintaining boundaries around safety and bodily autonomy is important. However, simply shifting your language around boundaries from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” helps move you away from a power struggle and toward collaboration. Even when you need to step in to stop your child from doing something unsafe, “I will help you stop” helps prevent you and your child from seeing each other as adversaries and instead get back on the same team.

Remember: given their brain development and level of arousal/nervous system activation, it is sometimes unrealistic to expect kids to stop themselves. Repeating yourself “stop hitting” or “stop throwing” when they are overwhelmed may only contribute to their dysregulation and feelings of shame (“I want to stop myself but somehow can’t, does this make me bad?).

The “I will help you…” doesn’t mean we need to be wishy-washy and skirt around our boundary. We can still be clear: e.g. “hitting hurts AND I see you are having a hard time stopping. I will help keep everyone safe and help you stop”

Try these reframed and notice how the change feels in your body:
⭐️ “I won’t let you dump your cereal all over the floor. Breakfast is over” ➡️ “You are dumping your cereal. I don’t want a big mess to clean up, but you seem to be having a hard time stopping when I ask. I will help you stop”

⭐️ “You can be angry, but I won’t let you speak to me that way.” ➡️ “This conversation is really hard and intense. It is bringing up a lot of anger in both of us. I’m going to hit the pause button to help prevent either of us from saying something we don’t mean” 

⭐️ “I won’t let you jump on the couch” ➡️ “I’m worried about safety. I’m going to help you get off the couch and find something else to jump on” 02/06/2023

Love this! It may seem like semantics, but the shift from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” is so powerful!

Say the 2 phrases aloud & notice the difference in energy.

Thank you, @thepeacefulparentproject for this insight!

Posted @withregram • @thepeacefulparentproject We don’t want our kids to feel like their big emotions and impulsive behaviours our bigger than our ability to intervene and help. Providing emotional containment and maintaining boundaries around safety and bodily autonomy is important. However, simply shifting your language around boundaries from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” helps move you away from a power struggle and toward collaboration. Even when you need to step in to stop your child from doing something unsafe, “I will help you stop” helps prevent you and your child from seeing each other as adversaries and instead get back on the same team.

Remember: given their brain development and level of arousal/nervous system activation, it is sometimes unrealistic to expect kids to stop themselves. Repeating yourself “stop hitting” or “stop throwing” when they are overwhelmed may only contribute to their dysregulation and feelings of shame (“I want to stop myself but somehow can’t, does this make me bad?).

The “I will help you…” doesn’t mean we need to be wishy-washy and skirt around our boundary. We can still be clear: e.g. “hitting hurts AND I see you are having a hard time stopping. I will help keep everyone safe and help you stop”

Try these reframed and notice how the change feels in your body:
⭐️ “I won’t let you dump your cereal all over the floor. Breakfast is over” ➡️ “You are dumping your cereal. I don’t want a big mess to clean up, but you seem to be having a hard time stopping when I ask. I will help you stop”

⭐️ “You can be angry, but I won’t let you speak to me that way.” ➡️ “This conversation is really hard and intense. It is bringing up a lot of anger in both of us. I’m going to hit the pause button to help prevent either of us from saying something we don’t mean”

⭐️ “I won’t let you jump on the couch” ➡️ “I’m worried about safety. I’m going to help you get off the couch and find something else to jump on”

Even Dr. Becky can use a tweak every once in a while. I Am sure she would accept/appreciate the constructive feedback. So here’s a follow up to an earlier post:

https://www.instagram.com/p/CoSUV0ivW9S/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Love this! It may seem like semantics, but the shift from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” is so powerful! Say the 2 phrases aloud & notice the difference in energy. Thank you, @thepeacefulparentproject for this insight! ✨ Posted @withregram • @thepeacefulparentproject We don’t want our kids to feel like their big emotions and impulsive behaviours our bigger than our ability to intervene and help. Providing emotional containment and maintaining boundaries around safety and bodily autonomy is important. However, simply shifting your language around boundaries from “I won’t let you” to “I will help you” helps move you away from a power struggle and toward collaboration. Even when you need to step in to stop your child from doing something unsafe, “I will help you stop” helps prevent you and your child from seeing each other as adversaries and instead get back on the same team. Remember: given their brain development and level of arousal/nervous system activation, it is sometimes unrealistic to expect kids to stop themselves. Repeating yourself “stop hitting” or “stop throwing” when they are overwhelmed may only contribute to their dysregulation and feelings of shame (“I want to stop myself but somehow can’t, does this make me bad?). The “I will help you…” doesn’t mean we need to be wishy-washy and skirt around our boundary. We can still be clear: e.g. “hitting hurts AND I see you are having a hard time stopping. I will help keep everyone safe and help you stop” Try these reframed and notice how the change feels in your body: ⭐️ “I won’t let you dump your cereal all over the floor. Breakfast is over” ➡️ “You are dumping your cereal. I don’t want a big mess to clean up, but you seem to be having a hard time stopping when I ask. I will help you stop” ⭐️ “You can be angry, but I won’t let you speak to me that way.” ➡️ “This conversation is really hard and intense. It is bringing up a lot of anger in both of us. I’m going to hit the pause button to help prevent either of us from saying something we don’t mean” ⭐️ “I won’t let you jump on the couch” ➡️ “I’m worried about safety. I’m going to help you get off the couch and find something else to jump on”

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Have your kids jumped on the couch, used potty talk at the dinner table, or acted on another, not so appropriate urge? Does saying “Stop that right now!” do little or nothing to help? Well, if so, your 02/06/2023

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Have your kids jumped on the couch, used potty talk at the dinner table, or acted on another, not so appropriate urge? Does saying “Stop that right now!” do little or nothing to help? Well, if so, your

https://www.instagram.com/reel/CoTMk19BT6-/?igshid=YmMyMTA2M2Y=

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Have your kids jumped on the couch, used potty talk at the dinner table, or acted on another, not so appropriate urge? Does saying “Stop that right now!” do little or nothing to help? Well, if so, your 314 Likes, 3 Comments - Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting () on Instagram: "Have your kids jumped on the couch, used potty talk at the dinner table, or acted on another, not so appropriate urge? Does saying “Stop that right now!” do little or nothing to help? Well, if so, your ki...

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 02/05/2023

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 02/05/2023

SUMMER CAMP ENROLLMENT IS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
Cold snap got you down? Never fear, dreams of summer fun are near! ERS Summer Camp has everything your young children need to have a summer filled with old-fashioned, outdoor, sun and water splashed, toes in the sand, hands in the soil, adventuresome spirits in the forest kind of summer. ERS Summer Camp is a summer full of joyful, playful, wonder-filled discovery, fun, and friendship for children ages 2-6 on three sprawling acres in Great Falls, VA. https://www.easternridgeschool.org/programs/summer-camp/

02/05/2023

On the topic of process art vs product art.

“Product” art is like— doing a craft. There’s supposed to be a set result and everybody’s is supposed to look a set way. Sometimes I hear arguments for the positive side of product art in terms of teaching children specific fine motor skills; i.e., if everybody has to cut out their project in exactly the same way, then they work on cutting, or things like that. Sure, I can see an argument to be made there. I’m not saying crafts are evil. They’re fine. I loved crafts when I was a kid.

“Process” art is what young children (toddlers, preschoolers, early elementary) are drawn to if they’re not interfered with, though. They aren’t thinking about what the end result will look like when they set out—not if they haven’t been acted upon by an adult or other outside force! They might explore the way colors mix on the paper, they might pretend the pencil is a car zooming around the page, they might try to put stickers on the page and then take them back off to see what happens. They might mix materials in creative ways—stick stickers onto wet paint; squeeze out huge globs of liquid glue; try to color on the liquid glue with markers to see what happens. The focus is on the process.

I honestly find process art perfectly sufficient for learning new fine motor techniques too. Kids, in my experience, have just as much fun (if not more) and learn just as much (if not more) using the scissors to cut out whatever they’re imagining or processing or whatever weird material I’ve set in front of them — leaves from outside, wet noodles, dry noodles, straws, paper scraps — as they do cutting out a set craft material.

“What about waste?” people commonly ask me. “You say that you let kids learn how to glue by just squeezing out glue and not telling them any different, but isn’t that wasteful?”

Play is learning, and learning isn’t wasteful. It’s OK to preemptively only set out what materials you’re OK with them using all of. Put half the bottle of glue away, in a different container, to be returned to the white bottle after you’re done; or put only a bit of it out, in a cup with a paintbrush, or mix it with a bit of water or paint to stretch it, or involve the child in the exploring.

Ask yourself before entering into an art/play exploration: what would I be okay with them literally using one hundred percent of? Only give them access to that much of everything. Kids can be creative within limitations — some of the best art comes from working within boundaries!

[Image description: Six pieces of artwork, each made with what looks like watercolour paint but each one extremely different. One appears to show a butterfly, one shows something like the outline of an elephant, a few look like they have exploration of square-shaped stamps involved, and one looks like an exploration of color mixing. The caption says, “You know you’re doing it right when no two pieces of children’s work look the same.” The image was made by Cuddlebug Kids whose handle is also on the image. End description.]

01/25/2023

These moments captured reminded me of the value of giving children both the time and the materials for open ended play, with teachers nearby but only intervening when necessary. This multi-age interaction involved children from all three classes ranging from our youngest to our oldest student, and every one of them was "in flow" with this elaborate play scheme that involved hibernating animals storing food. There were many more nuances to the play that I was not privy to, but the children each played a part and were fully immersed in this cooperative world they had created from their own imaginations and themes inspired by the natural world. The last picture was taken the next day, as the theme continued and was expanded to a new location with additional loose parts.

01/22/2023
01/10/2023

Monday morning song circle is a warm and welcoming start to the week. Our repertoire of beloved songs (and accompanying movements) is growing along with our enthusiasm for them!

01/07/2023

Things sometimes get cozy like this by 4:45 on Fridays.

12/23/2022

We have a rare mid-year opening for a 3.5-5 year old in our nature-based preschool program starting in January 2023. Email Julie at [email protected] to learn more!

12/13/2022

Doesn’t this just beckon you to come play in the woods? I wish I had done more of this in my childhood. Thank goodness It’s never too late!

12/08/2022

We are so proud of our Forest Preschool program right in the heart of Fairfax County (close to Tyson’s)!
Far Away Hill has a special magic, and the magic of our own little slice of forest comes to life when ignited by preschoolers imaginations. Nature gifts us with loose parts big and small, allowing for infinite possibilities for imaginative play, healthy risk taking, collaboration, problem solving and physical challenge.
Accepting applications now for 2023-2024 for 2-5 year olds.

11/29/2022

Giving Tuesday is a great time to consider supporting the causes that are important to you. Help us plant seeds and nurture roots to grow children connected Self, other, and their place in the natural world. https://gofund.me/6b7a66ec

11/23/2022

Gratitude lunch today! Thankful for our ERS family and a delicious lunch all together under blue skies, warm sunshine and accompanied by the singing birds. ☀️

There Is Nothing Cute About It 11/19/2022

There Is Nothing Cute About It

This just may be the best, truest, and most right thing I have ever read about children.

There Is Nothing Cute About It Over the past decade or so, I’ve listened to a lot of early childhood experts. More often than not, I find myself nodding al...

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 11/19/2022

Pumpkin "portrait" session with 3-4 year olds. It was a delight to facilitate this exercise with the children today. They were all keenly observant, focused, and invested in the process. By taking the time to slowly notice and talk about details like shape, texture, lines, bumps, and markings, the children were primed to really "see" the pumpkin and then draw what they saw. There are a range of ages and developmental levels in this diverse group, and different skills develop at different times in different children. Regardless of what you see in each child's art, this activity exercised/stimulated a range of neural pathways in each child’s brain! As always, our emphasis is on the process, not on the result being a prescribed product.

11/19/2022

Exquisite pieces by 2-3 year olds made possible when a teacher understands the potential of materials and trusts the innate creativity of young children.

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Potty. Training. Two words that pack a lot of punch. Potty training - or really I should call it potty *learning* - is about kids learning that they are in charge of their own body, that they can... 11/18/2022

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Potty. Training. Two words that pack a lot of punch. Potty training - or really I should call it potty *learning* - is about kids learning that they are in charge of their own body, that they can...

Great words to use when first introducing your child to the potty:

Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting on Instagram: "Potty. Training. Two words that pack a lot of punch. Potty training - or really I should call it potty *learning* - is about kids learning that they are in charge of their own body, that they can... Dr. Becky Kennedy | Parenting shared a post on Instagram: "Potty. Training. Two words that pack a lot of punch. Potty training - or really I should call it potty *learning* - is about kids learning that they are in charge of their own body, that they can recognize their body signals, that they are b...

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 11/13/2022

A little slow in posting these photos from our annual Lantern Walk. It was an unusually balmy moonlit evening last Saturday, so no need for mittens and hats. In fact, we were in t-shirts and shorts while setting up! We had an amazing crew of volunteers who helped fill, place and light 500 paper bag luminaries to create a magical glowing path winding all around our property. As the children proceeded carrying the lanterns they had made, they encountered their teachers along the way who each had a hand made treasure to give them. Then we gathered for some delicious chili and cider songs around the bonfire. As always,it was a night to remember.

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 10/27/2022

It was a perfect autumn day for preschoolers to spend the whole day in the woods, so that’s what they did. What a gift to have access to these natural resources so close to an urban area. We are very fortunate to be able to call this place ERS’s permanent home!

10/26/2022

This is a great read and an inspiring story. The kid versions of “Grandma Gatewood’s Walk” would be great for our nature loving aspiring hikers! Lots of lessons about the healing power of nature, not to mention perseverance and resilience.

In 1955, at the age of 67, Emma Rowena Gatewood became the first woman to solo hike the entire 2,168 mile (3,489 km) Appalachian Trail -- wearing Keds sneakers and carrying an army blanket, a raincoat, a shower curtain, and a change of clothes in a homemade bag which she slung over one shoulder. A mother of 11 and grandmother of 23, Gatewood -- who was born on this day in 1887 -- is now considered a pioneer of ultra-light hiking. To read the incredible story of how Grandma Gatewood survived a brutal marriage of thirty years to become of the first high-profile ambassadors of the Appalachian Trail, visit https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=27153

Emma Gatewood's inspiring story is told in the award-winning biography for adult readers "Grandma Gatewood's Walk" at https://www.amightygirl.com/grandma-gatewood-s-walk -- or as an e-book at https://amzn.to/3utKf7r

For young readers, there are two inspiring picture books about Grandma Gatewood's story, both for ages 5 to 9: "When Grandma Gatewood Took a Hike" (https://www.amightygirl.com/when-grandma-gatewood-took-a-hike) and "Grandma Gatewood Hikes the Appalachian Trail" (https://www.amightygirl.com/grandma-gatewood-hikes-the-appalachian-trail)

For several beautifully illustrated picture books about Mighty Girls who love exploring nature, we highly recommend "Up the Mountain Path" (https://www.amightygirl.com/up-the-mountain-path), "Finding Wild" (https://www.amightygirl.com/finding-wild), and "Moon" (https://www.amightygirl.com/moon), all for ages 4 to 8

For many books for young readers about the wonders of outdoor discovery, visit our blog post, "Explore Your World: 30 Mighty Girl Books About Outdoor Discovery," at https://www.amightygirl.com/blog?p=11570

10/22/2022

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Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 09/28/2022

No time like the present for a little hands on lesson in fire safety. And nothing is much better than a crisp autumn morning playing in the woods. 🍂

Key idea: Our kids should not dictate our boundaries and we should not dictate their feelings.

It’s critical, in any system, to know define roles and responsibilities. This helps a system run smoothly. The opposite is true as well: systems break down when members are confused about their roles or when they start impinging on other people’s functions.

Family systems are no different. In a family system, think about roles like this: Parents establish safety through boundaries, validation, and empathy. Children explore and learn, though expressing their emotions and wants.

Here's a challenge: Each night, review one difficult moment from the perspective of Family Systems Jobs. Instead of asking yourself, "Did that feel good?" or "Is this normal?" or "Is something wrong with me?" or "Is something wrong with my child?".... ask yourself, "Did I do my job? Did my child do theirs?”

⭐️ If setting boundaries is hard for you, you are not alone… and the Good Inside Membership has got you covered. It will give you the tools you need to set boundaries, respond to pushback, and manage guilt. Link in bio to learn more! 09/17/2022

Key idea: Our kids should not dictate our boundaries and we should not dictate their feelings.

It’s critical, in any system, to know define roles and responsibilities. This helps a system run smoothly. The opposite is true as well: systems break down when members are confused about their roles or when they start impinging on other people’s functions.

Family systems are no different. In a family system, think about roles like this: Parents establish safety through boundaries, validation, and empathy. Children explore and learn, though expressing their emotions and wants.

Here's a challenge: Each night, review one difficult moment from the perspective of Family Systems Jobs. Instead of asking yourself, "Did that feel good?" or "Is this normal?" or "Is something wrong with me?" or "Is something wrong with my child?".... ask yourself, "Did I do my job? Did my child do theirs?”

⭐️ If setting boundaries is hard for you, you are not alone… and the Good Inside Membership has got you covered. It will give you the tools you need to set boundaries, respond to pushback, and manage guilt. Link in bio to learn more!

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Key idea: Our kids should not dictate our boundaries and we should not dictate their feelings. It’s critical, in any system, to know define roles and responsibilities. This helps a system run smoothly. The opposite is true as well: systems break down when members are confused about their roles or when they start impinging on other people’s functions. Family systems are no different. In a family system, think about roles like this: Parents establish safety through boundaries, validation, and empathy. Children explore and learn, though expressing their emotions and wants. Here's a challenge: Each night, review one difficult moment from the perspective of Family Systems Jobs. Instead of asking yourself, "Did that feel good?" or "Is this normal?" or "Is something wrong with me?" or "Is something wrong with my child?".... ask yourself, "Did I do my job? Did my child do theirs?” ⭐️ If setting boundaries is hard for you, you are not alone… and the Good Inside Membership has got you covered. It will give you the tools you need to set boundaries, respond to pushback, and manage guilt. Link in bio to learn more!

Photos from The Eastern Ridge School's post 09/01/2022

Great evening to hang out in The Boro, eat delicious food from and raise funds for ERS! Thanks to all the ERS families who came out to the event which we all decided should be the first of many of its kind!

08/30/2022

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Fairfax, 22030

Jovie of Fairfax offers outstanding in-home childcare to families — full-time, part-time, or whatever

Focus Family Summer Camp & After School Focus Family Summer Camp & After School
11230 Waples Mill Road Suite 160
Fairfax, 22030

We are Fairfax's best summer camp and After School Program. We have: • Karate classes! • Hip-Hop

Sweetbunnydaycare Sweetbunnydaycare
Fairfax, 22030

GMU FAST TRAIN Programs GMU FAST TRAIN Programs
4400 University Drive MS/1E8
Fairfax, 22030

FAST TRAIN CELEBRATED 23rd YEAR!!! Preparing educators to teach in international environments since

Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts Fairfax Academy for Communications & the Arts
3501 Rebel Run
Fairfax, 22030

"Dreams can come true if you have the courage to pursue them." -- Walt Disney

Rise and Shine Preschool and Daycare Center Rise and Shine Preschool and Daycare Center
10100 Main Street
Fairfax, 22031

Rise and Shine Daycare is a new preschool and child care center in Fairfax City VA. Visit us at http://www.riseandshineprek.com

Happy Rainbow Daycare Happy Rainbow Daycare
13133 Quail Creek Lane
Fairfax, 22033