…Neufeld describes sensitive children as having heightened sensory receptiveness, making them more easily affected by sensory stimulation than other children. These children are intense and often very bright and/or creative….

…process, and the need for access to the press, gave us reasons to spend time with him, working side by side for long hours. The thrill of pulling that first…

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…others – whatever your role – starting online in February 2024. For more information: https://neufeldinstitute.org/event/playful-facilitation-module-putting-play-into-practice/ And to find out more about Tammy’s expressive art, you can find her at: https://www.tammyhudgeon.com/about-courses…

…that an adult read what a child is capable of, even in small doses, but not shelter them altogether. Pushing them beyond their limits typically leads to the child shutting…

…– a day without agendas, without “shoulds,” without email, without anything that feels like work… a day for family. This has been one of the hardest things to do and…

Disney/Pixar Disney/Pixar’s animated movie, Inside Out, released on DVD and Blu-Ray throughout North America this week. I took my daughters to see the movie while it was still playing in…

…want to be me.”  My heart skipped a beat. Was that a barbaric yawp?  On the outside, I turned to him and nodded matter-of-factly. Inside, I fought the tears…. Jule…

…As you play together, share a hobby, or go outside together, listen with your undivided attention. Be neutral as they share their ideas and feelings with you, acknowledging how they…

…was quite hesitant to address my question: it was apparent that she was worried about offending. After some reassurances she shyly began. “Well,” she said, softly, “the biggest difference I…

…the day came when I had to take home a red slip. We were learning “The Song of Hiawatha,” and when we came to the line “By the shores of…

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