Helping Kids with Big Feelings: A Calm-Parent Toolkit This four-week series gives parents practical, brain-based tools to support children through overwhelming emotions. Each session blends simple science, realistic strategies, and relatable examples to help families feel more confident and connected. Week 1 – Why Kids Have Big Feelings We’ll break down how children’s brains develop and why behaviors like tantrums, whining, and big reactions are actually signals — not “bad behavior.” Parents will learn what’s happening under the surface and how to respond with clarity instead of frustration. Week 2 – Co-Regulation: Tools for Calming & Teaching Skills This week focuses on the core of emotional support: co-regulation. Parents will practice simple techniques that help kids settle their bodies and emotions, while also learning how to model key regulation skills at home. Week 3 – What To Do In the Moment Tantrums, anger, anxiety — oh my. We’ll walk through exactly what to do (and what not to do) during those tough moments. Parents will leave with step-by-step strategies they can use right away. Week 4 – Building Long-Term Resilience & Coping Skills In our final week, we’ll explore how to help children develop stronger emotional resilience over time. From coping strategies to proactive routines, parents will learn how to create an environment where kids can thrive emotionally. After registering, you will be emailed the zoom link to participate.

Parenting the School-Age Child: Tools for a Smoother Family Life This four-week series supports parents of elementary-age children with practical tools for navigating this busy, curious, often complex stage of development. Each session blends child-development insights with down-to-earth strategies to help families build more cooperation, confidence, and connection at home. Week 1 – Developmental Milestones & Social/Emotional Growth We’ll explore what’s typical for school-age kids—how they think, learn, socialize, and manage emotions. Parents will gain a clearer picture of what children need at this stage and how to support healthy growth. Week 2 – Handling Conflicts, Sibling Challenges & Peer Issues From squabbles at home to tricky dynamics at school, conflicts are part of growing up. This session offers practical ways to guide problem-solving, reduce sibling tension, and help kids navigate friendships with more resilience. Week 3 – Motivation, Responsibility & Independence Skills Parents will learn how to foster motivation without nagging, build responsibility through routines, and encourage age-appropriate independence. We’ll cover tools that make chores, homework, and follow-through feel more manageable for everyone. Week 4 – Strengthening Family Communication & Connection We’ll wrap up with strategies for building stronger family bonds through positive communication, collaborative problem-solving, and meaningful rituals. Parents will leave with a clearer plan for keeping relationships strong through the school-age years and beyond.