Reaching for Respect
Reaching for Respect
Do you sometimes feel like Aretha Franklin asking for respect? Do you think, “When and how did my child decide it was appropriate to speak to me or others in the family with such disrespect?” Does your child think they have the right to put their hands, feet or teeth on others? Do they have a hard time listening or talking back?
If testing the waters of respect is a child’s barometer for learning how to be respectful, what is the answer key at your house say? Is it consistent? Does it involve reliable expectations? In this digital social-emotional learning activity kit, we are going to work on creating a system of respect that will helps families connect at an authentic, respectful level. Families will be reflective of their respect level and define boundaries. In our journals, we will explore what respect looks like to ourselves, others and our belongings. We will also co-construct a family peace treaty that establishes respectful boundaries and supports healthy relationships.
SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL LEARNING ACTIVITY KIT: Reaching for Respect
Here’s what you’ll get:
Brain-splain: The bite-size overview of what has to happen in the brain to be able to show respectful behaviors and how you can help with this as a parent. When you’re done reading this page, you’ll know what skills you’ll be working on and why they are so important.
Inhale+Exhale: Building awareness of self is a big help with building respect. In this breathing activity, you will walk through the three levels of self-awareness to strengthen respect skills.
Brain Boost: Learning about global respect is something kids are usually very interested in and will find passion about. Making it fun by pretending to be Earth Ninjas helps kids take respectful behaviors for the Earth and build family bonds.
Journals: Many households have multiple kids, and adult support is just as crucial as kid support, so we provide three sets of four weekly journals (little kid, big kid, adult/teen) to help your family grow and bond. In this pack, we’re working on three kinds of respect: self-respect, respect for others and respect for the world.
Let’s Talk About It: Tired of asking what your kids feel and think and getting the cold, shrugged shoulder? A set of 12 conversation starters based around respect to help you get deeper than how was your day and help open the family communication.
Our Family Respect Plan: Kids are learning what respect means, so establishing a plan together is important. This plan helps everyone in the family know and understand what respectful behavior is and that they deserve to be treated accordingly.
Videos: Two short, fun videos - one for you and one for the kids to help explain what’s happening in the brain and how they have the power to make choices that benefit their mental and physical well-being.
FAQ’s
+ What age-group is this for?
Most of our printables are designed for preschool through elementary age kiddos, but you're not limited to that age-range, by any means. If you have children in multiple age groups, you're going to take what you learn and infuse it in your older kid's lives, too. Plus, if you have older children, the weekly journals will make a big impact on weaving social-emotional, mindful learning into your whole family.
+ My child has a diagnosis. Will this work for me?
100% yes. What we’re going to teach you is how to boost their brain in courage, kindness, respect, responsibility, gratitude, creativity, growth mindset and healthy lifestyle. No matter your child’s diagnosis or where their current mindset is, the life skills you’re going to teach them will impact their overall well-being, contentment and future success. Not only that, it will do the same for you, which will be pretty life-altering.
+ How much time will I need to devote each month?
The content and activities will not add more to your plate, it’s just going to make the moments you have more intentional. You’ll get a little nugget each month to focus on and tools and activities to deepen your knowledge on the topic. Over time, as you rewire your brain, you’ll see the changes you’ve made take root and flourish. We’re helping you change your mindset and giving you tools to help your kids change theirs.
+ How is the content delivered?
They will be instantly downloadable after you submit your order. You’ll also get an email with download options. You’ll find all the pdfs and a link to two fun (short!) learning videos - one for your kids and one for you. View and print any of the printable PDF’s that you’d like! Stick them in a binder and use them all year long.
+ Can I share the content I get with my friends?
We would love for you to share how much you love this program with your friends and family, but each purchase is licensed for one family and can only be used with the immediate family or caregiver. If your family is in a dual house situation, you can of course share it with both houses.