Knowledge = Confidence. Start Here.

Our goal was to build an activity that keeps motivation high while helping a child strengthen motor skills, practice communication, and connect socially with their family.

Attention Picture this: you’ve just plopped down in your favorite comfy chair, sipping a hot cup of coffee. In the near distance, you watch your five-year-old and toddler playing dolls together. You smile to yourself and think— Yay! This day is finally here! My kids can happily play together. Mom sits down to relax with a hot cup of coffee...until... You take another sip of coffee and feel that rare moment of calm… until you see your toddler lean back, raise her open palm, an

Behaviors as Clues It’s time to don your investigator’s hat! 🕵️‍♂️🕵️‍♀️ When your child melts down over the “wrong” cup, or you snap at your partner after a long day—what’s really going on? Here’s a clue: these moments aren’t just about cups or conversations. They’re your nervous system’s way of saying “I’m not okay right now.” And the detective we need to consult is nestled deep in the brain: the amygdala.

Our kids are always watching us. Feeling us. Mirroring us. If we come at them with tension, they tense up too. If we come at them with playfulness, they’re more likely to join in. This isn’t about being a 24/7 entertainer. It’s about shifting the energy. Finding the silly. Leading with fun. Leading with joy.

Do you feel overwhelmed by your children competing for your attention? Try this strategy and see how your world improves!