As an occupational therapist, I know how common it is for kids (and parents!) to feel more dysregulated as the school year comes to an end. The mix of excitement, routine changes, and academic demands can lead to increased dysregulation. Here are three tips from our occupational therapist Heidi Joachims, OTD, OTR/L to help you [...]
San Diego Behavior Solutions has partnered with House of Pancakes to present- Behavior Solutions Sports Academy!!!! Welcome to Behavior Solutions Sports Academy! The first is an ALL-INCLUSIVE sports program for children of ALL ages, ALL levels of sports experience, and who ALSO may benefit from learning social/emotional skills, improving behaviors, and growing in an accepting [...]
Dear SDKF families, colleagues, and friends, Here at SDKF, my colleagues and I are often asked for tools and strategies on how to help our children (or teens) regulate their emotions. Our wonderful occupational therapist, Dr, Heidi Joachims “Dr. Jo” has written an exceptional article on co-regulation, or the ability for a parent, guardian, teacher [...]
If you’re parenting a toddler, you know firsthand that transitions can be some of the hardest parts of your day and often lead to tantrums. Take a look below to see what techniques our early childhood mental health specialists recommend trying at home! Here are five favorite preventative, aka “let’s try to get ahead [...]
WE ARE OFFERING: I. EDUCATION, BEHAVIOR AND PARENT SUPPORT GROUP II. ANXIETY GROUP FOR ELEMENTARY AGED CHILDREN The Education, Behavior, and Parent Support Group is a 4 week program for parents of 3-12 year olds that meets via zoom on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12:00-1:30pm. The first session will begin on November 29th and end [...]
Social Emotional Learning is the process of developing the self-awareness, self-control, and interpersonal skills that are vital for school, work, and life success. "People with strong social-emotional skills are better able to cope with everyday challenges and benefit academically, professionally, and socially." “As a new member to the San Diego Kids First team, I am [...]
