Free FocusedKids Resources for Parents and Caregivers
Parenting and caregiving can be a joy. It can also feel overwhelming and scary, depending on the emotions your children are experiencing and the behaviors they are exhibiting. These resources are designed to help parents and caregivers learn valuable tools and techniques that make caring for children easier and more joyful.
FocusedKids Basics
Your Amygdala – The Guard Dog
Learn how to teach children about their amygdala and the role it plays in their brains.
Your Hippocampus – Miss Elephante
Learn how to teach children about their hippocampus and the role it plays in their brains.
Your Prefrontal Cortex – The Wise Owl
Learn how to teach children about their prefrontal cortex and the role it plays in their brains.
Articles for Parents
Focus Interrupted: How Technology is Shrinking Our Attention Spans
While technology offers incredible opportunities for connection and learning, it's also interfering with our ability to focus. Our attention spans are shrinking, making it harder to stay engaged in a single task for long periods.
Breaking the Cycle of Caregiver Fatigue: A Guide for Parents and Teachers
When we're exhausted from managing children's needs and juggling responsibilities, it's natural to seek quick relief. This creates a vicious cycle: fatigue leads to unhealthy coping, which creates more fatigue, pushing us toward more quick fixes. Breaking free starts with understanding that these temporary solutions actually fuel our exhaustion.
Parenting and Your Nervous System: Finding Balance in Chaos
Parenting is an intricate dance of love, challenge, and continuous growth. At the core of this journey lies your nervous system—a sophisticated internal guidance network that helps you navigate the emotional complexities of raising children.
Lessons for Parents
Your Amygdala – The Guard Dog
Learn how to teach children about their amygdala and the role it plays in their brains.
Your Hippocampus – Miss Elephante
Learn how to teach children about their hippocampus and the role it plays in their brains.
Your Prefrontal Cortex – The Wise Owl
Learn how to teach children about their prefrontal cortex and the role it plays in their brains.