It won't be long and school will soon be back in session. If you're a parent it's not too soon to start reestablishing a regular routine, especially at bedtime. If you start easing back into it now it's much easier than trying to make a total change the week before school starts.
What will you do to help your child get back into a school frame of mind?
July 30, 2011
July 19, 2011
July 18, 2011
Feelings Bucket Toss
Here's a fun way to teach children about feelings.
I drew four different feeling faces, happy, sad, mad and scared, onto colored paper and taped them onto the sides of one gallon buckets I found at a dollar store.
Children toss a ball (or a bean bag) into the bucket, identify the feeling and share a time that experienced that feeling. I also found the balls at the dollar store. They're splash bombs for pool use.
I drew four different feeling faces, happy, sad, mad and scared, onto colored paper and taped them onto the sides of one gallon buckets I found at a dollar store.
Children toss a ball (or a bean bag) into the bucket, identify the feeling and share a time that experienced that feeling. I also found the balls at the dollar store. They're splash bombs for pool use.
July 1, 2011
My Parenting Tip of the Month
In my work as a play therapist I use traditional games that children and families are familiar with. Inspired by my colleagues I often adapt them so they have therapeutic value. Most of the games are affordable and easy to find so I suggest parents purchase one or two and play them at home with their children. It's a fun way for them to spend time together and it's an opportunity for parents to encourage their children to talk about feelings.
One of those games is Feelings Pick-Up-Sticks.
Children are very visual so when it's time to talk about feelings it's helpful to assign a color to a specific feeling word. For this particular version of Pick-Up-Sticks you can use the following color code or you can create your own.
Yellow - Happy Blue - Sad
Red - Angry Green - Scared
Black - Lonely
One player holds the sticks in their fist and drops them onto the table. Players take turns picking up a stick without moving any of the other sticks. Each time a stick is removed from the pile the player shares a time they experienced the feeling that's associated with the color of the stick.
Young children may find removing a stick difficult. They could play the game by sorting the sticks by color and then sharing experiences connected to the different feelings.
One of those games is Feelings Pick-Up-Sticks.
Children are very visual so when it's time to talk about feelings it's helpful to assign a color to a specific feeling word. For this particular version of Pick-Up-Sticks you can use the following color code or you can create your own.
Yellow - Happy Blue - Sad
Red - Angry Green - Scared
Black - Lonely
One player holds the sticks in their fist and drops them onto the table. Players take turns picking up a stick without moving any of the other sticks. Each time a stick is removed from the pile the player shares a time they experienced the feeling that's associated with the color of the stick.
Young children may find removing a stick difficult. They could play the game by sorting the sticks by color and then sharing experiences connected to the different feelings.
June 18, 2011
Space Still Available for Managing Your Child's ADHD
June 25th, 10am-12pm at my office
485 Wildwood Parkway, Suite 1, Ballwin 63011
Map and directions can be found HERE
The class will offer specific strategies you can use at home to help your child be more organized and more focused. A list of local resources will also be provided. The information shared will be applicable to children ages 4-10.
Class is free but you do need to register by sending an email to pam@pamdyson.com
Include your name, how many will be attending and a phone number.
Space is limited to the first ten who respond. This class is for parents only. No childcare will be provided.
485 Wildwood Parkway, Suite 1, Ballwin 63011
Map and directions can be found HERE
The class will offer specific strategies you can use at home to help your child be more organized and more focused. A list of local resources will also be provided. The information shared will be applicable to children ages 4-10.
Class is free but you do need to register by sending an email to pam@pamdyson.com
Include your name, how many will be attending and a phone number.
Space is limited to the first ten who respond. This class is for parents only. No childcare will be provided.
June 16, 2011
Progress in Autism Research: Toward a Biology of Higher-Impact Intervention
The St. Louis Science Center is sponsoring a lecture on Progress in Autism Research.
Why are so many children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger’s syndromes these days? What scientific advances are helping us understand these disorders and their causes? Learn about the exciting new breakthroughs in developmental psychobiology, genetics and epidemiology that are leading to innovative treatments to improve the lives of these children and their families.
Speaker: John Nicholas Constantino, MD, Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine
Date and Time: Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7pm
FREE! However, reservations are recommended because of limited seating. Call 314.289.4424 to reserve a seat or RSVP via Facebook.
Why are so many children diagnosed with Autism and Asperger’s syndromes these days? What scientific advances are helping us understand these disorders and their causes? Learn about the exciting new breakthroughs in developmental psychobiology, genetics and epidemiology that are leading to innovative treatments to improve the lives of these children and their families.
Speaker: John Nicholas Constantino, MD, Director of the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Center and Professor of Psychiatry and Pediatrics at Washington University School of Medicine
Date and Time: Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 7pm
FREE! However, reservations are recommended because of limited seating. Call 314.289.4424 to reserve a seat or RSVP via Facebook.
June 6, 2011
FREE Class: Potty Training Made Easy
Potty Training Made Easy
June 9, 10:30-11:30am
Cotton Babies West County location
Potty training is an important milestone. It can be a source of stress for families if they begin potty training before their child is ready or their child is resistant. This class will provide information on the do's and don'ts of potty training and help you set the stage for success. Class is free but you need to register 636-220-7720.
June 9, 10:30-11:30am
Cotton Babies West County location
Potty training is an important milestone. It can be a source of stress for families if they begin potty training before their child is ready or their child is resistant. This class will provide information on the do's and don'ts of potty training and help you set the stage for success. Class is free but you need to register 636-220-7720.
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