Resources from Abigail at Mother Flipping Awesome
The workshop on April 12th ended up being an interactive series of conversations where people shared personal stories from their families. So instead of the recording, we are giving you some extra resources from Abigail that we think might be helpful in relation to this topic. Check them out below… 👇
1. Abigail interviews Julie Lythcott-Haims — author, speaker, activist and former dean of admissions at Stanford University, about her latest book "Your Turn: How to Be an Adult." 🎙
This funny, heartbreaking, and deeply inspirational talk between two new friends examines the skill-sets today's kids must learn in order to become tomorrow's thriving grown-ups. A must-listen, no matter how old you are!
Check out the interview HERE!
2. Masterclass on “How to Get Your Kids to Eat Dinner” 🍝
In this class you'll learn these yummy ideas:
👉 APPETIZER: We open with tips for getting your kids to actually come to the table!
👉 MAIN COURSE: We will share a giant spoonful of methods for getting them to eat a really good meal!
👉 DESSERT: And we will end with some sweet ways dinnertime can become family connection time!
Access the class HERE.
3. Masterclass on “Inside the Mind of Your Strong-Willed Child” 💪
Your friend's kid stops when she asks him to take ice cream off the shelf at the store, but your kid would lock you in the freezer if it meant they'd get the ice cream. You're not crazy. You're not imagining it. Some kids are more... determined. This class explains why this is, and what you can do about it.
Access the class HERE.
Social Emotional Learning Programs
WITS Program
https://witsprogram.ca/
-
Strategies to promote kindness and help kids manage conflict such as peer victimization
EASE Program
https://healthymindsbc.gov.bc.ca/ease-at-home/
-
Everyday strategies to manage worries/anxiety such as following routines, body awareness, calm breathing, and spotting helpful/unhelpful thoughts
Mind-Up Program
https://mindup.org/mindup-for-families/
-
Resources and strategies for parents and families aimed at developing resilience, problem solving, and optimism
Social Thinking / Zones of Regulation https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuffhttps://www.socialthinking.com/zones-of-regulation/free-stuff
Youth & Family Resources:Websites:VSB Mental Health Resource List:
https://www.vsb.bc.ca/Student_Support/Mental%20Health/Pages/default.aspxKelty Mental Health – BC Children’s Hospital:
https://keltymentalhealth.ca/parents-caregiversVancouver Local Mental Health Resource Directory:
https://vancouverlat.wixsite.com/resource-directoryBooks:
-
The Whole-Brain Child - Daniel Siegel &Tina Payne Bryson
-
The Whole-Brain Child Workbook: Practical Exercises, Worksheets and Activities to Nurture Developing Minds - Daniel Siegel & Tina Payne Bryson
WITS Programs Foundation
WITS Programs prevent bullying and discrimination, promote kindness
The WITS Programs for children and youth prevent peer victimization: bullying and discrimination, and promote kindness.
MindUP
The MindUP program helps families, parents and caregivers pay attention to developing the whole child, with interest given to social and emotional learning. (66 kB)
https://mindup.org/mindup-for-families/
Free Stuff to Use at Home & School
New free information in one of these four areas: 1. Read Aloud Books and Thinksheets, 2. Video tips and Lessons, 3. Webinars and Aha! Moments, and 4. Articles. Share with your students, clients and children! (11 kB)
https://www.socialthinking.com/free-stuff
Free Resources for Learning about The Zones of Regulation
Further supplement the development of your students’ regulation as part of their social emotional learning with these free, timely strategies and tools when specifically using The Zones of Regulation curriculum to help individuals ages 5-18+. These free resources provide select examples of deeper instruction when using some of the 11 Zones of Regulation products.
National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
Parent Resources
