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Hangry After School NW

Solve That After-School Crabbiness

The bus pulls up, and you brace yourself.  She comes flying off the bus, backpack bouncing and arms flailing.  You can already tell there is going to be an issue as soon as she walks in the door. Sure enough,…

NW daily sensory rhythm 112

Daily Sensory Rhythms To Bring Peace to Your Home | Ep 112

Your child is done with school (or preschool) for the day and instead of relaxing, you’re now navigating meltdown after meltdown.  Why do the strategies that worked with one child fall flat with another?  Do you find yourself wondering, “Will…

NW Make things right 111

Coaching Your Kids to Make It Right | Ep. 111

Do you sometimes struggle to think of an appropriate consequence for your child’s misbehavior?  Or dole out punishment only to have your child refuse to accept the punishment? Sigh.  Offering consistent and effective discipline can feel like an ongoing and…