Kids Reconnect

Looking for ways to respond if emotions run high while camping with children this summer? Here are some of our ideas:

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“I understand you are frustrated. Let’s take a break and come back to this”

“I understand you are frustrated, let’s do this together”

“I get how difficult this is and you are trying so hard on it. Is there anything I can do to help?”

How do we respond when children ask, “Are we there yet?”

Focus on your child’s feeling:
“You are telling me you are tired and ready to be there already.”

“You are excited and can’t hardly wait.” Extension: “I wonder what you plan to do first?” (This Focuses on feelings and then moves the child forward in planning, a great way to keep the excitement, build executive skills and keep them preoccupied!)

Offer comfort:
“This is hard. I understand how patient you have been. What can I do to help make you more comfortable?”

Focus on child need:
“You need a break. Let’s safely pull over and move our body”

“You need more attention from me right now. Ok let’s talk about your

Switch the game game, “I see” from outside to inside!

Instead of tracking all the yellow cars, barns, and stop signs along the way, ask your child to share their favourite things,
Colour
Trip
Book
Teacher
Animal
(A great way to improve connection and get to know more about them , the changes, new stuff, and same stuff )!

☀️ Summer Break stickers are here! ☀️

Every child visiting KidsReconnect can pick up a FREE Summer Break sticker!😎

A little reminder that summer is for playing, exploring, resting, and making memories. 💛

You’re worried about how to explain play therapy to your child…

Meanwhile, our therapists are already speaking their language through play, creativity, connection, and a little Stampede fun! 🤠🐴

Our wonderful child therapist Rita shares how to use one toy for multiple purposes ⭐️👍

This Mother’s Day, we asked our Kids Reconnect team a simple question:
“What is something you learned from your mom?”

The answers were different, personal, funny and emotional❤️
Today we celebrate all the beautiful mothers grandmothers, caregivers, and mother figures who help children feel loved, safe, seen, and supported.

Happy Mother’s Day from all of us at Kids Reconnect❤️

We have fun team meeting with dietitian Andrea Kroeker😊

Maria gives tips to parents 🌸who has kids 11 years old❤️

Be patient😊