Alex
The Quiet Planner with a Brave Heart Alex is a calm, thoughtful boy who loves…
Culture Changes How We Define a “Good Child”
Ideas about “good behavior,” respect, and independence are not universal. They are cultural. Cross‑cultural research…
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Alex
The Quiet Planner with a Brave Heart Alex is a…
Behavior Is Not the Problem. It’s the Headline.
Every meltdown, refusal, or shutdown is the last line of…
Co‑Regulation: Why “Calm Down” Almost Never Works
Telling a dysregulated child to “calm down” is like telling…
Culture Changes How We Define a “Good Child”
Ideas about “good behavior,” respect, and independence are not universal.…
First Light After the Storm
Collection: Alex’s Art An abstract oil painting of the ocean…
Imagination: The Brain’s Emotional Sandbox
When a child insists the bed is a pirate ship…
Joyful Afternoon Together
Collection: Maria’s Art An abstract oil painting of happy people…
Kid‑Friendly Does Not Mean Cartoonish
A kid‑friendly world is not just bright colors and mascots.…
Kids Live in the Present. Adults Live in the Calendar.
Time is not felt the same way at six and…
Maria
The Spark of Joy and Wild Imagination Maria is full…
