“How much should I play with my kids?”
“How much should I play with my kids?” by Adina Levy Recently a very big Instagram account posted that parents don’t have to play with kids and it’s not your job to do so. While I get the sentiment – she wanted to help parents feel less guilt about...
4 tips to help your child understand you better
“He never listens to me!” 4 tips to help your child understand you better by Adina Levy There’s that amazing moment when you ask your child to do something… and they DO it! If this feels rare for your family, a big part of the challenge is...
The power of WAITING… for your child (or partner, parent, friend…) to talk
The power of WAITING… for your child (or partner, parent, friend…) to talk by Adina Levy Here’s a tip that seems so simple. It’s powerful. It’s also really hard to put into practice! It’s WAITING! 🌟 When you WAIT for your...
Why your child might need to use non-verbal ways of communicating
Why your child might need to use non-verbal ways of communicating by Adina Levy This week I filmed a 30 min video for my Connect & Grow community called ‘All Communication is Valid! Finding a Place for Verbal and Non-Verbal Communication’. Today I...
What a Neurodiversity Affirming approach looks like
What a Neurodiversity Affirming approach looks like, and how this fits with the Secret Agent Society program. by Adina Levy You may have heard of one or some of these terms: Neurodiversity Neurodiverse Neurodiversity-affirming Neurotypical What does it...
Add PLAYFULNESS to the every-day. Add joy, connection and ease.
Add PLAYFULNESS to the every-day. Add joy, connection and ease. by Adina Levy Here’s a thing I believe, live, and teach. Play doesn’t just happen at ‘play times’. Play is about FUN. It’s a lightness. It’s playfulness. Play can and...
How to help your child deal with big feelings (good or challenging ones!)
How to help your child deal with big feelings (good or challenging ones!) by Adina Levy Feelings are hard, confusing, and we all experience them different. Your child might need some help navigating emotions… their own, others, and how to deal with big feelings...
The Power of a Simple Snack to Help your Child Communicate More
The Power of a Simple Snack to Help your Child Communicate More by Adina Levy I wanted to share a simple idea today. Here’s how you can build in a bit of fun and give your child more opportunities to communicate with you when you’re having a snack or a...
3 things to do when you don’t understand what your kid is saying
3 things to do when you don’t understand what your kid is saying by Adina Levy There are so many reasons why we sometimes miss what kids are telling us. Just some of the reasons can be: Unclear speech sounds, like using different sounds in words or missing...
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