St. Colman's Emotional Disability Program

08/25/2021

© 2015-2018 Gwen Dewar, Ph.D., all rights reserved Social skills activities that help kids forge positive relationships How can we help children develop

06/18/2021

As you parent your children remember "Real is better than perfect." May this article encourage you as a parent to be kind to yourself as you while parenting your children.- Laurie

How to be a good mom with ADHD: be kind (to yourself and others), be accountable, prioritize your own health and happiness, and value connections over solutions.

06/09/2021

"Here are 8 life-saving tips for parents...." -Laurie

Running a household is grueling enough without ADHD. Here are 8 life-saving tips for parents with executive function deficits, lagging patience, and hardly enough time to read this.

06/07/2021

Emotional Regulation is a HUGE need as parents and children.... _Laurie

You can’t teach your child calming strategies when you are triggered yourself. Instead, follow these simple, effective steps.

05/19/2021

Excellent podcast for Foster or Adoptive parents as well as parents of children whom have experienced trauma.

When you understand how trauma changes the brain you can change your approach to your child and move toward healing. But how do you make sense of something as complex as the brain? Our brand new interview on the podcast is the answer...

05/05/2021

I found this artcile to be iformative an helpful. Let me know what you think after you read it. ~Laurie

Do you slam doors? Throw heavy objects? Give in to road rage? If you overreact or get defensive very easily, these anger-management tips can help.

05/03/2021

Hyperfocus, time blindness, and emotional dysregulation all hijack a child’s ability to transition from one task to the next. In a recent survey, ADDitude readers shared their strategies for managing tricky, sticky transitions with routines, visual reminders, and rewards for good behavior.

04/26/2021

Webinar on May 6: How to Manage Challenging Behavior Problems in Children & Teens with ADHD
Discipline with a Twist: How to Manage Challenging Behavior Problems in Children & Teens with ADHD
Thursday, May 6, 2021 at 1pm Eastern Time
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with Merriam Sarcia Saunders, LMFT
Difficult behaviors are sometimes our child’s way of telling us something isn’t working for them: They are confused, overwhelmed, tired, or afraid. Learn how to understand the brain science driving ADHD behaviors and increase your child's self-esteem and your own joy in parenting.
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04/23/2021

Review of a survey about grief and grief support in schools, you will find informative. - Laurie

I had such a great discussion with Maria Collins of the New York Life Foundation and Chelsea Prax from the American Federation of Teachers for this episode. New York Life and the AFT recently teamed up to do a new survey about grief and grief support in schools in order to especially understand what

04/23/2021

According to Project Hope https://nyprojecthope.org/ You can help your teens cope with stress by implementing the following habits:

1) Sleep well. Sleep is essential for physical and emotional well-being. Experts recommend 9 to 12 hours of sleep a night for 6 to 12-year-old kids. Teens need 8 to 10 hours a night. Sleep needs to be a priority.
2) Limit screen use at night and avoid keeping devices such as cellphone, tablet, and laptop in the bedroom.
3) Physical activity is an essential stress buster for people of all ages! The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services recommends at least 60 minutes a day of activity for children ages 6 to 17.
4) Talk it out. Talking about stressful situations with a trusted adult such as a parent, teacher, coach, or therapist can help kids and teens put things in perspective and problem solve.
5) Balance fun and quiet time. Just like adults, kids and teens need time to do what brings them joy. While some children can be balls of energy, others need more quiet time. Find a healthy balance.
6)Get outside. Spend time in nature! It is an effective way to relieve stress and improve overall well-being. Researchers have found that people who live in areas with more green space have less depression, anxiety and stress.
7) Write about it. Research has found that expressing yourself in writing can help reduce distress and improve your mood. Writing about positive feelings such as expressions of gratitude can ease symptoms of anxiety and depression.
8) Stay Flexible. Resilience involves maintaining a flexible attitude. Finding this balance in your life as you deal with stressful circumstances and traumatic events is key to building resilience.

~Ms. Laurie

Tip of the day Confidential • Anonymous • Free Hey New York, Let's Talk. Project Hope is New York's COVID-19 Emotional Support Helpline. NY Project Hope helps New Yorkers understand their reaction and emotions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

04/22/2021

Hi All,

I have a suggestion for you to consider ,with the weather warming up perhaps you could start a new habit and enjoy an after dinner family walk. - Ms. Laurie

As many as 70 percent of all people with ADHD will suffer symptoms of depression and/or anxiety at some point in their lives. Follow this daily plan to build better moods through exercise, green time, nutrition, and better stress management.

03/16/2021

You’re invited to join our free, 4-day Meltdown Mastery Workshop

This workshop shows you how to handle meltdowns, tantrums, and outbursts without losing your cool.

You’ll discover how to keep yourself calm and help your child calm down faster without threats or yelling.

It all starts Monday, March 22nd at 12PM CST (1PM EST, 10AM PST.)

Sign up to join the workshop here

No one starts their day intending to scream at their kids...it just kinda happens.

The billionth time you hear something like “you’re a poopy-face” or break up ANOTHER fight you just snap.

Then when the dust settles, you feel like a terrible parent because you had to resort to yelling once again.

You don’t want to do it, but nothing else works.

Well, those days are about to be long gone.

Before this workshop ends, you’ll know:

How to uncover what’s really behind the meltdown, tantrum, or outburst using the Behavior Funnel (you’ll know what’s causing it and how to end it quickly)
What to say and do to help your child to quickly calm down using the 1:1:1 plan (you’ll get a customized plan that fits your unique child)
How to teach your child to get their needs met without screaming or hitting (so you don’t raise an abusive bully)
Why threats, consequences, and “firm boundaries” don’t work for most kids -- and how to end any challenging behavior without using fear, shaming your kid, or yelling
The LIVE workshop starts next Monday March 22nd at 12PM CST (1PM EST, 10AM PST).

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I can’t wait to see you there!

Dayna

P.S. You won’t want to miss the 4-day Meltdown Mastery Workshop starting Monday, March 22nd at12PM CST (1PM EST, 10AM PST)...so mark it on your calendar!

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