Kids calendars and charts!

Now that school has begun for children it's especially important for children to get on a routine and have good structure in the home. This will help reduce stress which is good for everybody!

My daughter is in school a couple days a week and also in dance, and gymnastics. I want her to know what she is doing each day so I am posting a calendar on the refrigerator that will let her know this! I will use stickers and notes so that she knows what to expect.

I found a website that has some great calendars and other interesting and helpful charts for children. I found a chart on "feelings" that I wanted to share with you.

It's often so difficult for kids to explain how they are feeling but looking at pictures can help. Here's a link to the feeling chart:
http://www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com/feeling%20chart%20pdf/feeling%20chart2.pdf

Here's also a link to the main website: www.freeprintablebehaviorcharts.com

Wishing you much parenting success this new school year!
Dr. Nina

Dance Class

This past week, I took my daughter to dance class. I was running about 5 minutes late so when we arrived the class had begun and the girls were in a circle.

My daughter is somewhat shy and is much more comfortable when she is one of the first to arrive and then adjust to other kids coming in the room. So when she saw everyeone in a circle she was hesitant about going in the room. My mother was with me and told Jazzlynn that she has something for her that she can bring with her into dance class. My mother pulled out a small cross from her purse and gave it to her. It evidently was exactly what she needed. She took it from my mother and walked confidently into dance class! :)

She's learned that Jesus keeps her safe and protects her and this cross reminded her of that! So cute...such a tender moment that I wanted to share with all of you!

Dr. Nina