Finding Moments

As we look forward to happier, brighter 2021, check out Russ Harris' book The Happiness Trap: How to Stop Struggling and Start Living.  There is light at the end of the tunnel, yet we are still in the tunnel.  One year into the pandemic, and where do we stand with our kids?  Are we doing a good job?  How do we talk to our kids about current events.   How do we keep communication open, while p...

While saying goodbye to 2020, LenEll, Trisha & Chad talk about the importance of tradition for our families and our children.  In a time of change and uncertainty, consistency isn't boring .... it feels comfortable and safe! Send us Fan Mail finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop

We are live!  We discuss Finding Moments as a platform ... tools for families; rooted in psychology; designed by parents.  The first part of a three episode series, episode 004 talks about our website launch as well as one of our new products ... My Moment Door Hangers .  Send us Fan Mail finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop

The second, in our three part series we discuss an alternative to time outs, a simple concept of positive re-enforcement.  Your Time Clock is a behavior system that is straightforward, visual and will put your child in charge of their time. Catch your child displaying behaviors you want (sharing, kind words, listening the first time, etc.) and your child earns minutes! When your child makes mistak...

To complete our three part series, we discuss Together Tokens which teach patience, turn-taking, and how rewarding time can be with others … “the gift of play”.   Through the use of short periods of time and play activities that are highly motivating, the two people learn to find excitement and joy in each other’s company and one another’s interests.  Chad, Trisha and LenEll discuss ways in which...

Our conversation shifts to moments we spend with our children.  Do we put too much pressure on ourselves to check a box?  Do our children keep score, or is it about quality moments in time?  Reciprocal interactions vs directed interactions ..... how do we, as parents / caregivers model the behavior to set our kids up with the tools they will ultimately need?  Investing in your relationship with yo...

Our conversation continues on ways to help our kids survive, and in some ways thrive in a socially distanced world with creative ideas on how to connect outdoors, in person and online in a responsible way.  Chalk wars, online games, and play date kits are all on the table as our children are teaching us as much as we are teaching them. Send us Fan Mail finding-moments.com or Etsy Shop

Our focus for episode 1, centers on a discussion of the challenges of this unprecedented school year. No one has ever been through anything like this before, and our kids need a different set of support tools than they have had in the past. Whether you have a preschooler, elementary, middle or high school "er", everything is different. Topics: 1. How to not lose your mind as a COVID teac...