Lesley's Learning Tips

It's been awhile since I've posted on LLT. We have been in school for just over 2 months and what I noticed from the middle schoolers, is an obsession with anything NEW. A new app, a new style, a new dance, a new trend, new make-up/nail technique, new lingo (bruh).....New anything. Yes, middle schoolers have been this way since forever. The difference now is that NEW changes every other day thanks to technology. This also fosters emotional/mental changes more frequently than ever before.
Pay attention to your child's abnormal mood swings and help them find ways (breathing, limiting screen time, being active, playing an instrument, talking, helping others...) to regulate their feelings and find balance.

With Love!

Good morning and Happy Monday!

We often say kids are resilient, meaning they will "bounce back" but it's not always as easy as it sounds.

Lesley's Learning Tip #32

Building your child's confidence helps to build their resilience. Starting at a very early age, make sure your child feels seen and heard by you, being present. Also, showing and explaining to your child the concept of waiting, patience, understanding what "not yet" means. So often, we want to do everything for a child or give them everything because it's easier. Help them to recognize their own abilities and develop stamina. Lastly, encourage them to try new things. Accomplishing new things (big or small) gives them a sense of pride and ownership. These are a few ways to increase confidence in your littles and in turn build resilience!

Thankful Thursday! Good morning...

How many of us take time to just be? Time to get still and be quiet. Time to reflect and listen to our bodies, our inner wisdom, cultivate peace. Well, we most definitely should! If you show your littles how to Have Alone Time they will be able to go out in the world with a more positive and powerful attitude. This is absolutely a lifelong lesson.

Lesley's Learning Tip #27- Have Alone Time

It is important to get your children involved in sports, dance, music, and other extracurricular activities but too much can also make your child feel overwhelmed. Encourage "alone time" everyday where he/she can just be. Yes, they will insist that they are bored and you are mean, LOL! But it's o.k.

As they get used to this "alone time" (sitting quietly practicing breathing or yoga poses, journaling, painting, reading, going for a brief walk) they will be able to tap into their creativity and learn so much about themselves. Perhaps, you can set aside time each day, like routine, to get to know YOU without technology, just YOU! We all need it!!!! 😌🤫💡