The following post is reposted from June 15, 2018. Also check out Part One and Part Two of How to Be a Good Co-Regulator- videos…
It Takes Two to Tango (and Self Regulate)
Tag: autism spectrum disorder
Enough
A somewhat “open letter” to parents of children with a disability or delay. This one is for you. ********** “I just want to make sure…
Risky Playgrounds: Why our children need them
It’s been a while since I’ve posted, as I’ve been continuing my journey through Central America. I’ve been trying to maintain some semblance of an…
Blog Update and New Videos
Hi everyone, I just wanted to touch base and let you all know that I’m still here! I know it’s been a little while since…
Accepting Negative Emotions: Why You Should Be Comfortable with Being Uncomfortable
Previously I’ve talked about how to be a good co-regulator, and how one way to do so is to accept all emotions as valid and…
Dreaming of Regulation: The Importance of a Good Night’s Sleep
Ahhh sleep. It heals our bodies, lets our minds rest and gets us ready for another 16 or so hours of thinking, doing and being.…
Looking Inwards: The Impact of Constipation on Regulation
I used to be one of those people who hated talking about poo. It was gross, and if people mentioned it I would protest and…
Basic Needs: The building blocks of regulation
Maslow’s hierarchy of needs is a useful resource when looking at basic needs for regulation. Maslow describes physiological needs and safety as basic needs, but…
The Regulation Rocket Q&A
This morning I was fortunate enough to be interviewed by Deb Hopper from Life Skills 4 Kids about The Regulation Rocket visual I released earlier…
Linking Motivation and Regulation
There are many different schools of thought offering differing theories of what motivation is and how it develops. It can be hard to get your…