LFA Blog

Oct 121 min read

Self Care for Kids 6 Ways to Self Regulate

Help your child manage stress with these 6 self-regulation strategies! Encourage them to: 1. Use the 5-4-3-2-1 method to ground...

Sep 131 min read

How Poetry Supports SEL

Did you know poetry can help kids develop emotional intelligence? Through reading and reflecting on poems, students connect with their...

Sep 81 min read

How To Cope With Back To School Anxiety

If your child is feeling nervous about the new school year, you're not alone! Anxiety around this time is common. Try sticking to a...

Aug 281 min read

Breathing Technique

Need a simple technique to help your child calm down? Try the 5 Finger Breathing exercise! It’s a fun and effective way to help kids...

Aug 231 min read

National Geographic Puzzle Games

Looking for fun ways to boost your child’s brainpower? Check out these engaging National Geographic puzzle games! They’re a great way to...

Aug 211 min read

Teaching Problem Solving

Ever hear, “Mom, there’s no clean cups!” or “I can’t find my shoes!”? Teaching problem-solving can be tough, but it’s key for building...

Jul 251 min read

Learning Disabilities Quote

Remember that learning disabilities are not the end of the road. As Anne Ford reminds us, while they cannot be cured, they can be treated...

Jul 171 min read

Promoting Independence

Empowering children starts with fostering independence from a young age. The key? Encouraging age-appropriate tasks and routines! 🌱...

May 231 min read

The Crosstalk Between Breath and Brain

Did you know? If you live to 80, you'll take up to a billion breaths! It’s essential for life, influencing our emotions, cognition, and...