ParentingEQ

Homeschooling is stronger together.

One of the best parts of these fairs is connecting with incredible vendors who are making learning meaningful, engaging, and accessible for families.

🔬 — Simple, engaging science lessons that make it easy for families to dive into STEM without overwhelm.

✨ — Literature-based curriculum that brings learning to life through rich stories and hands-on discovery.

🌍 — Unique world history curriculum with Alaska-focused content and immersive, on-location video learning.

🗣️ — A practical, conversation-based approach that helps families naturally learn a new language together at home.

So inspired by the creativity and passion across this community!

No worries—you can catch the recording through the IDEA Fair whova app—just note you must be registered to access it!

And if you’ll be attending in person, come say hi 👋 I’ll be at:

📍 Wasilla
📍 Soldotna
📍 Fairbanks

Stop by my booth to check out the ParentingEQ's Life Skills Curriculum in person, explore the materials, and ask any questions you have.

https://www.parentingeq.com/homeschool

When your child is overwhelmed, try this:

✔Pause (don’t push through)
✔Acknowledge the feeling (I notice _____)
✔Help them calm their body

Even 60 seconds of slowing down can prevent a full meltdown.
It’s not about stopping the feeling— it’s about helping them move through it.

💙 This is one of the core strategies we teach.

If you want more like this, check out our free Calm Kids Toolkit.
https://www.parentingeq.com/free-resources(link in bio)

Attending the Alaska IDEA Fair this April?

ParentingEQ is presenting 4 sessions—3 live + 1 online (April 15)—come join me!

💻 Online: April 15
📍 Wasilla: April 21
📍 Soldotna: April 23
📍 Fairbanks: April 27

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Parenting isn’t just about managing behavior—it’s about building lifelong skills.
In this session, we’ll explore what behavior is really communicating and how to help kids refocus, manage stress, and build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience.

Come say hi if you’re there 💙

What do you actually say when your child is overwhelmed?

Because let’s be honest…
“Calm down” never works.

Try this instead:
✨ “I can see this is really hard right now.”
✨ “I’m here with you.”
✨ “Let’s take a minute together.”

These simple shifts help kids:
✔ feel understood
✔ calm their body
✔ get back to thinking clearly

And that’s when learning (and listening) can actually happen.

💙 Small moments like this can completely change the tone of your day.

If you want more simple strategies like this, we put them together in a free Calm Kids Toolkit: https://www.parentingeq.com/free-resources

It’s not that kids won’t learn…it’s that they can’t when they’re overwhelmed.
When kids are frustrated, anxious, or dysregulated,their brain isn’t ready to focus, think, or retain information.

That’s why we say:
✨First regulate, then educate

Before correcting behavior or pushing through a lesson, we have to help kids:
✔ calm their bodies
✔ feel understood
✔ get back to a place where learning is possible

Because once they’re regulated…everything goes more smoothly—learning, behavior, and connection.

✨ This is exactly what we focus on inside ParentingEQ.
If you want something simple to start using right away,
I created a free Calm Kids Toolkit with easy strategies you can use in real moments.

Grab it here: https://www.parentingeq.com/free-resources

Are you in the San Diego area? If so, join us for an in-person parenting workshop led by ParentingEQ co-founder, Amy Sage!

Growing up today brings with it a whole new set of challenges for our teens. You may have noticed that they have felt overwhelmed or exhibited symptoms of anxiety. The good news is that there is a solution! We can teach our kids concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and learn how to effectively problem solve by building their emotional intelligence (EQ). Research has shown that children with high emotional intelligence do better in school and get along well with others. A high EQ can set them up for life-long success.

Join our workshop, intended for adults who are parenting and supporting students.
Wednesday, March 11th, 2026
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In-Person at Abraxas High School
12450 Glen Oak Rd, Poway, CA 92064

*Register online TODAY at www.powayadultschool.com
Class is $35/individual or $40/couple
Contact the Caring Connections Center at (858) 668-4084 or email [email protected] for scholarship eligibility.

Are you in the San Diego area? If so, join us for an in-person parenting workshop led by ParentingEQ co-founder, Amy Sage!

Growing up today brings with it a whole new set of challenges for our children. You may have noticed that they have felt overwhelmed or exhibited symptoms of anxiety.

The good news is that there is a solution! We can teach our kids concrete tools to reduce anxiety, manage stress, and learn how to effectively problem solve by building their emotional intelligence (EQ). Research has shown that children with high emotional intelligence do better in school and get along well with others.

Join our workshop, intended for adults who are parenting and supporting students.
Wednesday, January 28th, 2026
from 6:00pm - 8:00pm
In-Person at Abraxas High School
12450 Glen Oak Rd, Poway, CA 92064

*Register online TODAY at www.powayadultschool.com
Class is $35/individual or $40/couple
Contact the Caring Connections Center at (858) 668-4084 or email [email protected] for scholarship eligibility.