If you’ve ever tried to sit your teen down for a “serious talk,” you know how quickly the walls can go up. Eye rolls, crossed arms, one-word answers. It’s not that they don’t want to connect — it’s that the format feels too intense. That’s where side-by-side conversations (sometimes called parallel talk) come in. Why […]

If you have been following us on our blogs or social media, then you know we have been talking about how useful it is to have a calming corner in your home or classroom.  When we experience overwhelming emotions such as fear, anxiety, anger, frustration or sadness, it is nice to have a safe space […]

I know it may be hard to believe but I was not the best child growing up.  I was overly energetic, mischievous, and precocious way beyond my years.  I spent a lot of time with my face in the corner because of some displeasing thing I had said or done.  I can tell you that […]