Rebekka’s Blog
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Hunt, Gather, Parent: A Conversation With Michaeleen Doucleff
Check out some highlight clips from my recent conversation with Michaeleen Doucleff, author of the wonderful book, Hunt, Gather, Parent!
Screens & Self-Regulation
In the face of our young children's big feelings and difficulty navigating transitions, many parents find themselves relying more heavily on screen time than they feel comfortable with. How can we recalibrate when we feel at the mercy of our children's (developmentally normal) whims and whines? Don't worry - it's never too late to turn things around! Check out this presentation for answers to these and other questions!
Parent Q&A: Transitions Are Tricky!
With so many changes happening in a 3-year-old’s life, it’s hard for him to keep it together. Rebekka responds to a parent’s request for advice and perspective on how to help littles navigate transitions gracefully and mindfully.
Navigating Tantrums: How to help little kids with big feelings
What is a tantrum? What causes them? How, as parents, can we help little ones navigate them? Check out this presentation for answers to these and other questions!
Resources for Families Living in "Interesting Times"
What a strange few weeks it has been. We have the dubious honor of abiding by the apocryphal old fortune cookie whose wisdom portended, "May you live in interesting times."Here's some resources to get your family through all that interestingness.
TantrumBox? More like Pandora's Box.
Here's the best tantrum tip I can offer you, totally free.Don't spend 40 bucks on toys to distract your child from a normal, healthy part of their development. Period.