The Time-In ToolKit™ includes feelings posters and activities to create a calming space where kids ages 3-9+ can playfully grow their social and emotional intelligence. For use in homes, classrooms, therapy settings and more!
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Elizabeth Sautter
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Elizabeth Sautter, MA CCC-Speech Language Pathologist is an author, trainer, and therapist specializing in social communication, self-regulation, and executive functioning. She provides training for parents, schools, and organizations and is a collaborative speaker for The Zones of Regulation. On a personal note, she is an advocate for and supports her neurodivergent sons, sister, and cousin.
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Dr. Rebecca Bransetter
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Rebecca Branstetter, Ph.D., is a School Psychologist, author and expert in the area of child development and education. She has published several books for parents and professionals on supporting struggling students, particularly those with attention and executive functioning challenges. Her insights have been published in a variety of media outlets, such as US News and World Report, CNN Health, WebMD, Good Housekeeping,Education.com, NBC BayArea News, and National Public Radio and she travels the country to share her knowledge and expertise.
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Simple daily activities to teach kids about emotions
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Transitioning During Uncertain Times
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Daily Sensory and Movement Breaks for Regulation
From the feeling of the sheets we sleep in to the texture of the food we eat, from the birds chirping around us and the smells coming from the kitchen to the clothes we...
How to Get Your Child to Talk about Their Feelings Instead of Actin...
“Calm down!”, “Wake up!”, “Stop goofing around!”, “Listen to me!” What do these commands all have in common? ...
Teaching about Race and Social Justice is Part of Social-Emotional ...
Communication. Social Justice. Kindness. Perspective-taking. Conflict resolution. These skills are fundamental to social-emotional learning...
Fun, Celebration and Safety
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Mindfulness in May: A Daily Dose for YOU and YOUR CHILD
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Supporting Challenging Behavior at Home during COVID-19: An Intervi...
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Coping with Overwhelm through Connection
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Kids and Screen Time During COVID-19
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Keep Calm and Structure On: How to manage emotions and build struct...
by Elizabeth Sautter and Dr. Rebecca Branstetter “I’m scared of getting sick and I miss my friends” -5 year old“I’m scared you are...
Building Executive Functioning and Interview with Sarah Ward
by Elizabeth Sautter and Dr. Rebecca Branstetter Does your child seem forgetful? Do they do things at the last minute? Do they act before thinking? If you...
Four Ways to Boost your Child’s Emotional Intelligence During Simpl...
by Elizabeth Sautter One of the more difficult things about being a child is learning to understand and manage emotions. It’s especially hard for younger...
Embracing Teachable Moments from a Fight, Flight, or Freeze Situation
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Follow Your Child’s Lead to Boost Social, Emotional and Executive F...
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March Madness: Keeping Your Cool as a Sports Fan
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Gratitude & Giving Back: Help Your Child Take the Next Step to Buil...
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iPhone Overboard: Using Co-regulation in a Sink-or-Swim Moment
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Mindful March
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Puppy Love and Learning
My son wanted a puppy more than anything for his 13th birthday. Our dog Jack, a member of our family for 14 years, had recently died, so we couldn’t say no....
Calmer Waters this Summer
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Breathe In, Breathe Out—And Something More
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Using Gratitude to Increase Well Being – Five Tips to Help Get Started
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I Resigned from my Job as the Household Nagger
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Self-Talk and Mindfulness Save The Day!!
Last week, I had one of the worst days I have had in a very long time. It started out as a typical and peaceful morning of walking and mindful meditation with my dog Jack...