One of the parents in my online support group (HEART-STRONG Parenting) recently asked this very important question about consequences: I need help with the concept of consequences. My husband feels as though our kids have no consequences for their actions, Continue reading Why consequences backfire… and what to do instead
Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success We all take it for granted that small children are not capable of the same things that teens and adults are capable of. There are developmental milestones for every skill, whether it’s a motor Continue reading WW #022: The Power of “YET”
Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success If you’ve been part of the HSI community for any length of time, you most likely believe in non-punitive, trauma-informed, compassionate, neuroscience-aligned practices (or want to learn more about them). You are dedicated to supporting Continue reading WW # 017: What to say when others just don’t get it…
Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success It’s time to update a few of the myths we believe about parenting and teaching and replace them with more useful, neuroscience-backed frameworks. Today, I want to tackle the one of the myths that many Continue reading WW #013: The Myth of Permissive Parenting (and teaching)
Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Frustrated parents and teachers often come to me with this question, especially during the last month of the school year. “I’ve tried everything, and I am at the end of my rope! Nothing is working. Continue reading WW #007: Nothing is working. What do I do now?
Weekly WINGS Wisdom and Inspiration Nurturing Growth and Success Studies from over 30 years ago on growth mindset and fixed mindset by Carol Dweck and others gave compelling data to back up the famous Henry Ford quote, “Whether you think Continue reading WW #001: Growth Doesn’t Come from a Mindset
HELPING ANXIOUS KIDS AND TEENS In addition to our upcoming workshop, here are some additional recordings of our most recent trauma-informed, healing-centered workshops for parents and teachers. To purchase individual workshops, click on the button below the image and workshop Continue reading Workshops
Join Heart-Strong International’sTrauma-Informed Changemakers Book Club and CommunityV.I.P. Membership for Very Inspiring Parents and Professionals Parents and teachers who love their kids and want to make a difference! Does this describe you? You want to… Join us in the Trauma-Informed Continue reading Trauma-Informed Changemakers Book Club and Community
Ignite your Heart-Strong Parenting Power and resetyour inner GPS from Grief, Pain, and Stress toGrowth, Purpose, and Success! Private Coaching with Sandi Lerman, MA Ed., Certified Coach Many of you are asking if there is a way to get extra Continue reading Private Coaching
EXPLOSIVE EPISODE ELIMINATION KITFor Parents and Teachers of Children with Trauma Self-Paced Online Program | 5 Hours Video/Activities | $47__________________________________ If you are a parent or teacher of children with trauma, ACEs, and anxiety, you already know that they need Continue reading Explosive Episode Elimination Kit