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Kiddie Blog

KiddieHab is a Kid Nutrition-Wellness-Sport-Health Promotion-Advocacy blog. A space and place, to share all the resources, tools, and tidbits about what I've loved, utilized, and learned while serving children and teens. 

With the aim to provide and discuss:
-Emotional and Physical Safety Strategies
-Kiddie Lessons. Product Reviews. Personal Commentary/Advocacy.
-Increase Emotional Intelligence through Sensory Regulation & Coping Mechanism
-Provide Learning Resources through multiple specialties
-Advocacy


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Writer's pictureKiddieHab- Ms. Rose

Updated: Oct 9, 2020

Since moving to the new blog home. I am reprising some older blog posts. Right now, this particular post couldn't be more meaningful, as many children/students and parents are quarantined/sheltering-in-place, due to COVID-19 pandemic. With the increase of board games and puzzles, balancing time between work and play, while at home; this indeed, may become a valuable resource. This may also assist with diminishing screen-time. I wanted to share a couple of board games. Throughout the years, many of the kiddies I've worked with, counseled, and consulted with, really responded too. They never got sick of playing them! In an age, where children are glued to game consoles, television, and computers; there is something nostalgic and simplistic about traditional board games. These are some of my favorites for increasing emotional intelligence, safety, and learning practical life skills.


Feelings Fair by Franklin Learning Systems

Feelings Fair is a great game for children to learn about healthy ways of expressing their emotions. My experience with children is that, there are usually only two emotions: good and bad. This game is great at encouraging the children to express their emotions, recognize others emotions, and increase emotional and social maturity. It is a very user friendly game with uses of colors and counting. Age: 12 years old through adult


Overheating!: An Anger-Management Game by ChildsWORK/ChildsPLAY

Overheating!, is a game for children, to teach anger management techniques and coping skills. As they travel down, the roadway themed game board, children recognize the consequences of letting angry feelings rule their behaviors. Age: Ages 7 years old through 12 years old

Angry Monster Machine Board Game by ChildsWORK/ChildsPLAY This game is designed to help provide insight into the root(s) of the problem(s) associated with feelings around anger and to introduce coping mechanisms to children. Age: 5 years old through 10 years old



Safety Island by Franklin Learning Systems

This is a great safety game, that allows children to choose from multiple choice answers pertaining to potentially dangerous scenarios, subjects ranging from alcohol use, bullying, to safety on the waters (life jackets, sunscreen etc.). I would tailor the subjects to the age range you are playing with. Age: Ages 7 years old through 12 years old

Maisy's Color Matching Game by Lucy Cousins

The whole Maisy Mouse line is excellent for toddlers to preschool. The games are very bright and user friendly, by using common objects that are great for color and shapes, word, and object recognition, along with recognizing relationships. I've used this game with my toddlers to reinforce skills of daily living, such as, the sequence of getting dressed in the morning. Age: 3 years old + and older (there are small pieces that are choking hazards)

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Writer's pictureKiddieHab- Ms. Rose

Updated: Oct 7, 2020

A little over 11 years and counting is a long time to serve children. I always wanted a place and space to display and discuss, all that knowledge, resources, and shared concerns. I know my life, would be so different, without the enrichment of those experiences. I learned so much from the children that I have cared for, counseled, advocated for, and served.


While caring for children with developmental and different abilities, I learned to always be adaptable. They taught me, that an obstacle, is merely a chance, to learn and develop a new skill.

While counseling and advocating for children, who suffered through trauma-physical, emotional, or sexual abuse, I learned the value of finding strength within oneself. It was difficult knowing that I never quite knew, or had very little control, over HOW their world evolved once they stepped out my door. But I was comforted and even inspired, by the thought that; the cultivation of healthy coping and self-regulation skills, armed and even assisted them, in finding authenticity in themselves.


With increased confidence and security, they were able to practice, perfect, and reinforce executive functioning skills that built personal accountability. These skills would be valuable to own one's actions, increase focus and work, while filtering out distractions. Useful in an uncertain environment or acted upon by an outside force.

While in healthcare, I simply enjoyed the act of taking care of my patients and clients, and the kiddies were no different. The ailments were a little more intensified and they were less apt, to be able, to describe the pain. But they continually reminded me, that we are all growing and changing; and that, dignity is a right, that grows along with us.

Regardless of the population I cared and served. I am continually inspired by the resilience of children.


“Here is my secret. It’s quite simple: One sees clearly only with the heart. Anything essential is invisible to the eyes"- Antoine St-Exupery (Le Petit Prince)


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