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Dec
07
The "It's OK to Say No" Smorgasbord
Welcome to Super Skills, the ITS newsletter. Each monthly issue explores a particular skill (with supporting strategies) that helps kids
4 min read
Nov
14
A Tale of Two Temperaments 🐶
I've been a mom to two dogs. One of them was a 12-pound badass shaped like a sausage.
6 min read
Nov
10
Temperament: A Little Role Play
📌This older kid/teen-parent role-play is a companion piece to the article and activity, A Tale of Two Temperaments.
Kids
4 min read
Nov
03
Finding Gratitude Through Music
3 min read
Nov
01
Our Brains Can D.J. Empowering "Playlists"
Unhelpful thoughts often spin (on repeat) in the background of our lives: "I'm not enough." "
4 min read
Oct
26
Note to Self: A Simple Strategy for Panic Attacks
Write yourself a note, from past you to future you: "You are having a panic attack. It will pass.
5 min read
Oct
18
Getting Out of a (Thought) Rut
4 min read
Oct
06
Threat or Challenge? Control is Everything
You know how some people jump off things humans were never meant to jump off of and then line up
3 min read
Sep
30
New? Start Here...
ITS offers parents actionable ways to guide kids in personal growth. Self-regulation training (managing stress, thoughts, emotions, responses) can increase
1 min read
Sep
23
"Don't Worry About It..." Doesn't Work for Worry
Picture a pink giraffe. Now stop thinking about it. Small detail: the giraffe is sneezing - a lot. And he
3 min read