NYU FACES Lab

Happy Memorial Day from FACES Lab 🇺🇸 Wishing you and your family a peaceful Memorial Day.

Grocery Stores are often a novel experience for children especially with the bright and colorful packing. Help your child focus and stay on track with these tips!

Longer days, crowds, waiting, and changes in routine can feel overwhelming for young children. Swipe for simple caregiver tips to help outings feel calmer, more predictable, and more supportive.

Is your child excited for school to end? Are you anxious about how to structure your child's schedule without school? Swipe through for some tips on how to manage disruptive behavior during unstrctured time!

Happy Mother’s Day from the FACES Lab 💐 Today, we celebrate the caregivers and mother figures whose everyday support, patience, and connection help children grow and thrive. Thank you for the many ways you show up for your families and communities each day. 💜

Join us for a Parent Presentation designed by parents, for parents 💬✨

Learn how to navigate NYC public schools, understand your child’s rights, and access resources like special education (IEPs), language support, and mental health services. Let’s build confidence together and advocate for our children’s education 💪🏽📚

📅 Monday, May 18, 2026
🕕 6:00–7:00 PM
📍 Elmhurst Community Partnership (ECP)
41–42 Elbertson St, E

Únase a una presentación para padres, dirigida por y para padres. Aprenda a navegar el sistema de escuelas públicas de NYC, conocer los derechos de su hijo y acceder a servicios como educación especial (IEP), apoyo lingüístico y recursos de salud mental. Juntos fortalecemos la confianza para abogar por la educación de nuestros hijos.

欢迎参加由家长发起的家长交流分享会。了解如何更好地应对纽约市公立学校系统，掌握孩子的基本权利，并获取特殊教育（IEP）、语言支持及心理健康资源。让我们一起增强信心，更好地为孩子的教育发声。

April showers bring May flowers…
and sometimes, more meltdowns 🌧️

Rainy days mean less movement, fewer outlets, and a lot of built-up energy.
What looks like “bad behavior” is often just a body that needs to move.

Before correcting, try shifting the environment.

A few minutes of movement can change everything.

✨ It’s not defiance—it’s overload

What helps your child reset on indoor days?

A calm school pick-up routine can help children reset, reflect, and regulate after a long day. At FACES, we value small, supportive transition moments that build emotional regulation over time.

Routines don’t have to feel like a battle.

When kids can see what comes next, everything shifts—less prompting, more independence, and smoother transitions.

Start small. Stay consistent. Notice the wins.

✨ Structure → Independence → Calm

What’s one routine you could simplify this week?

Have you heard about Co-Regulation? It can be especially helpful during transitions from free/choice time to a child's nightly routine! Swipe through to see how you can add Co-Regulation during transitions!