Self-Advocacy: Representing Yourself and Your Interests
When provided with the foundation of a safe environment, trusted mentors and opportunities to engage, all young people can be empowered to develop the skills they need to become self-advocates and elevate their voices. Read more >>
Self-Advocacy & Learning Disabilities
Self-advocacy gives students with learning disabilities the confidence to ask for the tools they need to be successful in the real world. The strategy not only benefits children at school, but in explaining their learning disability to friends and family Read more >>
Most people have some idea of what “self-advocacy” is, but it helps to define it. At its heart, self-advocacy is the ability to communicate what your needs are. Read more >>
Supporting the Social-Emotional Needs of 2e Students [downloadable]
Understanding and supporting a 2e students’ social-emotional needs is essential to their well-being. It is important for parents and school staff to develop 2e students’ strengths while supporting areas of need. Read more >>
When Conventional Schools Don’t Work
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Adobe. We are so thankful for their support of this Voices of Compassion podcast. Most kids complain about school sometimes. But if your child’s gripes come almost daily and they are begging you not Read more >>
How to Practice Self-Compassion
Self-criticism is a common problem, and not one to be overlooked: the way you talk to yourself plays a vital role in wellbeing. Luckily, the problem of the harsh self-critic is fixable. Below are five ways to help you overcome Read more >>
How to Care for Your Kids — by First Caring for Yourself
In this NPR interview, mindfulness expert and psychologist Susan Pollak discusses letting of constant self-judgment and treating yourself with the same kindness and caring you strive to offer your kids. Read more >>
Stop Hurting Your Own Feelings: Tips on Quashing Negative Self-Talk
Do you ever hurt your own feelings? A curt reply to that thoughtful work email, zero responses to that happy hour invitation – little slights like these get my inner critic going. What a dumb thing to say! Of course Read more >>
Helping to Manage a Child’s Emotions
Today’s episode is proudly sponsored by Adobe. We are so thankful for their support of this Voices of Compassion podcast. Emotional regulation is the ability to control our emotional state so that it matches the situation at-hand. It is not Read more >>
Teaching Your Child to Stay Calm Sets Them Up for Success
There’s a lot going on in a little kid’s world. New experiences can bring up all kinds of emotions, and even tantrums. But that’s okay. By giving your child the skills they need to manage their feelings, you’ll help them Read more >>
