Wiggly Kid

Parenting can be exhausting and we can feel just as dysregulated as our little ones. We need to find ways to calm our own bodies and find regulation within our own nervous systems before we can provide co-regulation for kids.

Parenting a Wiggly Kid Without Losing Your Patience — Wiggly Kid Parenting is a journey filled with countless joys and challenges. For parents of wiggly kids—those energetic, spirited, and often seemingly tireless children—finding ways to manage their energy without losing your patience can be particularly demanding.

Remember, kids need movement before they need deep breathing!

Don’t be fooled by the size of your wiggly kid! Big kids need hugs, too. Ask your big kids today if they need a hug, wait for their response.

Calmly ask your wiggly kid if they need a hug and wait for their response,

Remember, we’re not here to “fix” anything or anybody! We’re here to help educate parents and others to help them understand and accept their wiggly kiddos!!

Our feelings and confidence journal is a great way to support your child early in the school year.

Wiggly Kid Feelings and Confidence Journal This 58-page kid-friendly journal (for ages 5-12) is a fun and supportive place for your wiggly kid to explore feelings, build confidence, and celebrate their superpowers. Interior prints in black and white. This companion journal is designed to help children develop: Wiggly Kid, created by Dr...

It's been a minute since our last post as our founder, Dr. Crystal Abitz is preparing to teach Kindergarten this year! School starts tomorrow.

Here's a fresh blog article that offers some strategies for helping your Wiggly Kid cope with some big feelings as the new school year quickly approaches.

A Parent's Guide to the New School Year — Wiggly Kid Excitement can quickly turn into anxiety, and anticipation can sometimes feel like a tidal wave of big feelings. As parents, it's essential to help our wiggly kids navigate these emotions with grace and patience.

We need to find ways to work with our wiggly kids to help them prepare for the upcoming school year. How are you helping your Wiggly Kid get ready for this big transition?

Keep that screen time low, even as we approach the last few weeks of summer and you’re running out of energy to keep up with your little ones.