Lesson Tag: connection

Gifted students are often perceived as naturally resilient, capable, and emotionally self-sufficient. However, research and experience show that these students can face unique social-emotional challenges, including anxiety, depression, perfectionism, and social isolation. Educators and caregivers play a crucial role in fostering emotional intelligence and well-being in gifted learners by providing them with the tools they need to navigate their emotions and relationships effectively.

This session provides practical strategies to help gifted students develop strong social-emotional skills and thrive both academically and personally.

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you're trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word "no." This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children's compliance and decrease your stress.

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you're trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word "no." 

This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children's compliance and decrease your stress. 

Teens may seem like they don’t want to talk, but they still need your guidance. When teens feel like they can talk to their parents they are less likely to take risks with sex, drugs, and violence. Knowing how to have meaningful, judgment-free conversations can keep them safe and help them make better choices. This class will help you navigate tricky topics like peer pressure, social media, and risky behaviors.

After this quick video, you will be able to...

• Start important conversations with your teen without arguments.
• Help your teen handle peer pressure and make smart choices.
• Keep communication open, even when talking about tough topics.

Many educators assume that gifted students are more capable than their peers of handling social emotional challenges. That is not always the case. Gifted students can also struggle with anxiety, depression, and social difficulties. Families can help their children by strengthening social emotional skills. 

Your older child was so excited about the new baby. But now that your baby has arrived, he is uncooperative and sometimes acts like a baby, himself. Meanwhile, you're trying to control your youngest as she starts to throw tantrums and learns the word "no." 

This scenario is all too common, but there are simple tools you can use to increase your children's compliance and decrease your stress. 

Participants will be able to: 

• Understand why your kids are acting up in this way
• Create routines that prevent challenging behaviors
• Promote cooperative relationships between your baby and everyone else in the family
• Implement easy, everyday practices that make for a peaceful home

We are built to reflect each other's emotions. When children display intense feelings and behaviors, our brains naturally reflect those. We start to feel stressed, angry, or overwhelmed just like our kids. Join us and learn practical tools to help you be a calm center for your family. 

Young children thrive in calm and playful families. Play is the best way to help your child learn and grow. It strengthens the parent-child connection, your child’s love of learning, and enthusiasm for life. Play builds social skills and improves cooperation.  We’ll offer a hands-on opportunity to play with your children at this class, including individual coaching and discussion with our trainers.

After this class, you will be able to: 

• Apply simple calming strategies to use every day and during challenging times
• Recognize the ways play helps your child grow, connect and cooperate
• Apply every day, simple ways of engaging in happy and meaningful play with your child

Many parents worry that being separated from their baby during the day will harm their relationship. This flash class will share research about childcare attachment, and how you can optimize you and your baby’s daily interactions and routines to promote a secure attachment.