Joy In The Home Videos

3 tips for a Calm(er) Christmas
3 tips for you and the kids to enjoy a Calm(er) Christmas! We’re days away from Christmas! So much excitement but a sprinkler of overwhelm for all! The holidays can be wonderful but also A-LOT on the nervous system. What comes with that? Emotional unrest, anxiousness, and stress. Here are 3 super simple things you can do that can have high impact effects on helping the kids and you have more moments of regulated cheer 🎄 🔔 🎅

Navigating Fears and Anxieties Workshop Lowdown
Hey Martensville Families! We’re two weeks out, grab your tickets soon! In the meantime have a watch for a little lowdown on what you can look forward to in the workshop coming your way on Empowering Children: Navigating Fears and Anxieties. Learn to distinguish effective from ineffective fears, equip yourself with practical tools for emotional resilience, and foster open communication channels with your child or youth. Don't miss this chance to make a lasting impact on your child's life and your own. Get your tickets now! 🎟️ Workshop Details: Title: Empowering Children: Navigating Fears and Anxieties Date: Oct 4, 2023 Time: 7:30-9:00 pm Location: Heritage Centre, 415 6 Ave S, Martensville, SK Please feel free to share this invite with family, friends, Educators, Coaches, anyone with children in their lives. Tickets can be found at www.joyinthehome.ca. For questions, contact me at (604)506-6530. See you Soon! #martensvillesask #martensville #emotionalregulation #emotionalintelligencecoach #parenting #parenthood #martensvillemom #mentalhealth #Educator #resiliencecoach #ResilienceBuilding

In life, we all face moments of intense emotion, and they can come at the most unexpected times. It's crucial to remember that it's okay to seek solace in unconventional places, to allow ourselves the gift of play. Whether it's swinging on a giant swing, taking a leisurely stroll, or indulging in a favorite hobby, these moments of respite are essential for our well-being.

When I Paused Anxiety With Play
This was my first day of vacation earlier this year, a time anticipated for its promise of excitement, happiness, and joy. But on this particular morning, my expectations were met with an unexpected visitor, intense anxiety. It was as if a storm had rolled in, disrupting the sunny skies of my getaway. I had a fair idea of the source, still navigating the turbulent waters of grief after losing a loved one. Yet, just days before, I had been feeling grounded and strong. So why now? Why here, on holiday? But sometimes, the 'why' doesn't matter as much as the 'what.' What happened in that moment was truly a gift. I found solace in the most simplest of places, a swing. You see, swings had been my sanctuary as a child. I would pump my legs to reach the sky, soaring higher and higher until all I could see was the endless blue. It was in those moments that I felt weightless, free, and completely at peace with the world. So, on that day, I decided to revisit my childhood haven. I found the biggest swing I'd ever seen and, without hesitation, hopped on. With every push, I let go, let go of the anxiety, the grief, the questions that plagued me. At that moment, I was purely in a state of play, and it was a little piece of heaven. Play, as it turns out, can be a powerful healer. It allowed me to take a breath unburdened by the weight of life challenges big or small. It was a moment of respite, a break from the relentless processing of emotions that had consumed me. And it was okay, it’s more than okay, it was necessary. As I touched solid ground once more, the weight of my emotions soon returned. It didn't erase my grief or anxiety, but it gave me the strength to carry it and manage accordingly. In life, we all face moments of intense emotion, and they can come at the most unexpected times. It's crucial to remember that it's okay to seek solace in unconventional places, to allow ourselves the gift of play. Whether it's swinging on a giant swing, taking a leisurely stroll,

Something wrong with that child?
What comes to mind when someone says ‘ Somethings wrong with that child’ #childadvocate #earlychildhoodeducator #guidance #bepresent #creativity #consciousparenting #mindfulparenting #earlychildhoodeducation #parenthood #educators #motherhood #fatherhood #vancouver #yvr #healthyrelationship #resiliency

I learn life lessons from kids ALL the time, this was one of my favourites!

Turn Disappointment into Growth Dealing with kids' letdowns can be tough – shield them, distract them, or let them suck it up because they need to emotionally toughen up?🤔 Here's a different take…disappointment isn't a roadblock, it's a chance for major life skills! In this clip I talk about 4 steps you can take to guide you and your child through life’s disappointments that build self-awareness, empathy, problem solving skills, and resiliency . #EmpowerKids #GrowThroughDisappointment #ParentingInsights

Wise Words From Kids
In a session the other day the kid I was working with said something I found extremely wise and I’m sharing it here with you. ❤️

Co-regulation is the process of regulating one's emotional and physiological state with the help of another person. In co-regulation, one person takes the lead in regulating their emotions while the other person provides support, guidance, and reassurance. This can involve different strategies, including verbal communication, physical touch, eye contact, or simply being present and attentive. Co-regulation is particularly important in relationships where there is a power imbalance, such as parent-child, or educator-student. Co-regulation is a key component of healthy relationships and can help build trust, empathy, and emotional resilience. It requires active listening, empathy, and a willingness to be vulnerable and open with another person.

Doings hard things: You Can!
It takes courage to do hard things and It’s all well and fine to talk about having courage, and yes beneficial even, but what about the moments when sh*t gets real and you’re faced with the real time moment you need to find that courage? Those challenging moments that bring on the nerves, overwhelm, resistance or avoidance to keep the illusion of safety in our body and brains. Well here’s a super helpful tip for providing encouragement and support for kids and yourself to dig deep, find a little more gusto and a window clarity as to what we’re capable of and how to find the courage to move forward in those real time, ‘I don’t wanna’ moments. #childadvocate #earlychildhoodeducator #guidance #bepresent #creativity #consciousparenting #consciouseducation #education #educators #mindfulparenting #earlychildhoodeducation #parenthood #educators #motherhood #fatherhood #vancouver #yvr #healthyrelationship #resiliency #lifeskills #socialdevelopment

Instead of losing my Sh*t…which I really wanted to do!
You ever have those times when things seem to go side ways back to back to back? You just want to scream, cry, unleash on something? Of course you have! That was this morning for me and here’s why the outcome feels different (not always 😄) in my life during these times then it did just a few years ago.

A mistake we make when kids are emotionally challenging!
I made this mistake unknowingly for soooooo many years trying to help kids with their big feelings (tantrums, rudeness, push back, etc), and because of it I made it about me rather then them. Most of us adults are doing it whether we realize it or not, but when we know better we can do better.

The Christmas shopping has begun…but before you you stress yourself out running around to purchase any more for the kiddos in your life know this first!

We’re busier then ever, and information is coming at us at a volume we’ve never experienced before. If we can’t slow the external world what are some ways we can help children to slow their internal ones? In this video I speak to just that.