Self Regulation: The Valentines We Don’t See

Valentine’s week often highlights kindness and connection, yet it can be one of the hardest weeks for children who are overwhelmed or dysregulated. This post looks at self regulation as love in action, offering insight for parents and teachers on how safety, connection, and faith shape behavior long before kindness shows up. Click the title to read the full post.

Helping Children Thrive: Understanding Social-Emotional Screening Tools

It can be hard to know when a child’s big emotions are part of normal development and when they may signal a deeper need for support. In this post, I share my own journey of learning to understand those feelings, how social-emotional screening tools can help, and why they matter for both parents and teachers. These tools bring clarity, connection, and compassion to the children we love and teach. Click the title to read the full post.