A visual timer for kids can save you from so many daily battles! From homework that won’t start to screen time that never ends. When kids can finally see time, everyday routines and transitions get easier for everyone. Below you’ll find the best visual timers for kids for every age and need. A good visual…
You finally have the calm corner. The bean bag’s fluffed, the sign’s up. And then your child melts down anyway and you freeze, because nobody told you what to say once they’re standing in it. Having the space was never the hard part. Knowing what to do with it is. That’s what this user guide…
Calm corners are becoming more popular, and with good reason. Whether you’re a parent dealing with after-school meltdowns or a teacher supporting a dysregulated student, a calm down corner can be incredibly effective in helping kids regulate their emotions. Having a place to go teaches them confidence and agency. What you put in it matters,…
Looking for books for expats that really and truly get it? Not the generic parenting shelf stuff, the real ones. For parents, teachers, counsellors, third culture kids…This list has you covered. Finding books about expat life that go beyond surface-level advice takes a while. Whether you’re a parent raising third culture kids, an adult TCK…
You’ve googled “what to pack for a flight with kids” at 11pm, opened fourteen tabs, and still weren’t sure. Here’s the thing: a good airplane activity kit for kids isn’t about keeping them quiet (although that can be a bonus). It’s about giving them what they need to feel okay in a loud, cramped, pressurised…
If you’ve ever wondered what anger issues are — or suspected you might have them — you’re in good company. Anger issues are one of the most misunderstood emotional patterns there are, partly because anger itself is so often treated as the problem. This post is about understanding what’s really going on: the signs, the…