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As parents, we all want to keep our children safe and protected. In this video I shared three things you can do to keep your children safe during this holiday season. The 3rd one is what everyone should know and practice. Let me know in the comment section other safety measures that practice in your home and with your child. 𝗠𝘆 𝗻𝗮𝗺𝗲 𝗶𝘀 𝗣𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝘆 (𝗔𝗹𝘀𝗼 𝗸𝗻𝗼𝘄𝗻 𝗮𝘀 𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗹𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗿𝗼𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗸 𝗟𝗮𝗱𝘆) 𝗜 𝗮𝗺 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗺𝗶𝘀𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘁𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗮𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗶𝗿 𝗳𝘂𝗹𝗹 𝗽𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁𝗶𝗮𝗹. 𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐦𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐠𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭 #safetyforkids #happyholidays #theclassroomtalklady

This is an important message for parents to hear before our kids go back to school. School lunchrooms are loud. School classrooms are loud. There is a lot going on. If there is a choking emergency and a child doesn't know what do to - they may not get the help they need. It's important to talk to your kids about WHAT to do if they are choking at school (or really any public place!). Watch our video below for our suggestions and make sure to follow Talk, Eat, Play, Grow! On Instagram for more tips!

Are you the "Paper Plates and Napkins" parent or the Field Trip supervisor parent? It's important to let your child's teacher(s) know so they can call on you when needed. This saves them time from having to do the "all call" email and then sort through replies. More on this weeks blog, "Back to School Lessons". www.melissaspage.com/blog While you are there, please sign up for the monthly newsletter by clicking the connect tab. Thank you! #backtoschool #teachers #blogger

Children learn what they live, not what we teach them. The more solid our own foundation is, the more our child feels that comfort from our energy. When kids are exposed to food/body anxieties, share with them that we all have different ‘gas for our car’, and what others choose is ok, but we get to make our own food/body image choices. #leadbyexample #morningnews #newyork #news @delraychamber @femcitybocadelray @womensexecutiveclub @pix11news

It's #TeacherAppreciationWeek! During this week teachers often are celebrated by their schools and administrators, which is wonderful, but what really makes a teacher feel appreciated are the actions of their current and former students! Here are some ideas for how to show gratitude to the teachers who have made an impact in your life: 📝 Send a quick thank you note or email. Students telling me how they appreciated and recognized my hard work always made me feel most appreciated. I keep a binder with all of these thank you notes, and look through it whenever I need a pick-me-up. 💻 Connect with your teachers/professors on LinkedIn! Seeing updates from my former students never fails to bring me joy, and this is a nice way to keep in touch after you graduate. 🧹 If you are currently a student, offer to do something to help out around the classroom this week. Chances are your teachers could use help with end-of-year cleaning like organizing supplies, cleaning glassware, tidying up the classroom, etc. (Shout out to all of my former students who helped rack pipette tips for our classroom!) ☕️ While gifts are never necessary, I always appreciated a cup of coffee, extra boxes of tissues, fancy pens, etc. I once even had a student's family give me a scratch-off ticket (and I won $2!)

Sometimes, the news we see online can be frightening or upsetting. It’s important to know how to handle these feelings and how to make sure the information we’re reacting to is accurate. Check out our new learning resource, designed as a guide for children and young people to reach for when the news is overwhelming. This one-page handout offers practical advice for managing emotions, verifying sources, and staying safe online. 👉 https://hubs.li/Q02Kdk0k0

This video is a great example of how instructions have so many meanings. How are you explaining the process of doing something to your clients or co-workers? If someone has never done the task or even understands what is being asked of them, is there a better way to explain what you are asking? This clip of some kids and their dad going over making a peanut butter and jam sandwich is a fantastic example. https://lnkd.in/g5kFzYPn #transitionclarity #authenticconversations #housewhisperer #openforbusiness

Do you know what a power struggle is? Power struggles are at the ROOT of so many challenges in a household: parents ask, children resist—and the battle is on. In this webinar, you'll learn what really causes the power struggles and develop a game plan for gaining your child’s cooperation.  Here's what you'll learn: 💚 What are power struggles? 💙 How to D.R.O.P. the rope 💜 Strategies to prevent power struggles Enroll today - You won't want to miss this live webinar event!

In the world of children's books, where new ideas are always popping up, there's one big idea that guides everything we do: the belief that learning and kindness can change the world. 📚 This ethos is baked into all our products. We call it the Miles Kelly Boost. I really think that if more people could get great value books, they'd learn more and be nicer to each other. It’s our small but worthwhile contribution to making the world a happier place. 😊 We know that not everyone can get books easily, and we want to change that. We want to make sure everyone, no matter where they live or how much money they have, can enjoy awesome books. But it's not just about having books around. We want our products to be fun and interesting, too. We make books that kids can't wait to read. They're full of cool stories and fun stuff that makes learning exciting! 🌟 And we don't forget about kids in different places. We make sure our books are in stores and online everywhere, so everyone can enjoy them. It's like giving the gift of stories to kids all over the world. 🎁 In fact, we’d dearly love to expand into more areas. As we always say, Miles Kelly is a global publisher who just happens to be based in Essex, England. So, our big idea is all about giving everyone the chance to learn and have fun. We want to make the world a better place, one book at a time. 🚀

When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? This is a common experience that Highly Sensitive people share. When I was little, I can remember my mom teaching me how to express that someone had “hurt my feelings”. I was about 3 and was learning how to speak and say what I meant. The thing that is remarkable about this experience is that my takeaway, other than relief at being able to express that I felt pain that was not physical, I was taught this as if I, and I alone in my family, HAD feelings. Which, in a way, is kinda true LOL! Do you have memories of how your sensitivity played out when you were a child? Here's a link to a FREE guide and experience I’ve created for HSPs. When you were a child, did your parents or teachers see you as sensitive or shy? This is a common experience that Highly Sensitive people share. When I was little, I can remember my mom teaching me how to express that someone had “hurt my feelings”. I was about 3 and was learning how to speak and say what I meant. The thing that is remarkable about this experience is that my takeaway, other than relief at being able to express that I felt pain that was not physical, I was taught this as if I, and I alone in my family, HAD feelings. Which, in a way, is kinda true LOL! Do you have memories of how your sensitivity played out when you were a child? Here's a link to a FREE guide and experience I’ve created for HSPs. subscribepage.io/Jb8GhW