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Sep 6, 2020
3 min

3 Virtual Learning Strategies for Kids With Ants in their Pants

Here are 3 Distant Learning Strategies for Kids With Ants in their Pants, which can easily be implemented by parents and educators alike.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Aug 31, 2020
3 min

7 Tips to Help with Anxious Feelings

As we begin a new academic year, children and adults would benefit from practicing these 7 tips to help cope with anxious feelings.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Jul 7, 2020
3 min

Engaging in Mindful Play

When kids play they're oblivious to everything going on except their play. We as adults can learn from our kids in engaging in mindful play.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

May 30, 2020
3 min

Having Race Conversations with Children

How to Have Race Conversations with Kids? I had to have a discussion with my little brown boy. What should he do and what must he not do?

Help Your Kids Become "Awesomizers" at Handling Big Emotions

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Aug 27, 2019
3 min

Help Your Kids Become "Awesomizers" at Handling Big Emotions

The Awfulizer is a one-of-a-kind and honest book which helps kids talk about big emotions, like feeling shame.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Aug 6, 2019
3 min

The Secret to Your Child's Success

While academic success is important, we should widen our scope to include social-emotional success as well.

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Dec 27, 2018
5 min

12 Days (after) Christmas

In the days after Christmas… as parents you are probably still exhausted, the gift wrapping may still be in the garbage, and if you’re lu...

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Three Easy Ways to Implement Mindful Gratitude - for yourself and your kids!

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Nov 22, 2018
3 min

Three Easy Ways to Implement Mindful Gratitude - for yourself and your kids!

Thanksgiving marks the beginning to the holiday season where many seem to intentionally put family, friends and giving thanks at the fore...

Vanessa De Jesus Guzman

Nov 12, 2018
4 min

What Is the Right Age for a Cell Phone?

Each year it seems as though more kids have cell phones at younger and younger ages. In the world we live in today it is understood why w...

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