Pariva Health

named June 11 as the International Day of Play. This year’s theme: Protect play, protect childhood.

Children increasingly lack access to free, unstructured play, especially where public spaces aren't safe or healthy.

But play offers so many benefits:
• Builds creativity, physical, and social skills
• Sets the stage for lifelong learning and well-being
• Builds empathy
• Helps children cope with change and adversity

Do you know how to play ?

Adults often interpret children’s distraction, avoidance, or restlessness as misbehavior. But what if we're wrong?

Read more @ https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/is-it-misbehavior-or-communication/

Juggling summer activity options? Put swimming high on the list. In addition to water safety and physical development, it can boost confidence and help with emotional regulation for many kids.

Could your child benefit from extra support before the new school year begins?

Summer is a powerful time to build confidence, strengthen behavior skills, and create positive routines that last long after summer ends.

Open spots are now available for children ages 2–12 in the New Bedford and Fall River area with Danai Boone, MSW.

✔ In-home support
✔ Virtual support
✔ Parent coaching
✔ Behavior support
✔ School transition support

Learn more or enroll today:
www.parivahealth.com

Interested in bringing PlayBridge to your school, childcare program, or community organization? Partnership opportunities are available at no cost to partner organizations.

[email protected]

Summer doesn’t have to mean a gap in progress. The best therapy happens inside everyday routines — and summer is full of them!

Read More @ https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/

A parenting headache of often is children’s repeated asking for screen time, snacks, etc.

Circumvent this with a “first, then” strategy that outlines boundaries for these treats: https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/

When makes schedules a bit unpredictable, a simple way to add consistency is with a predictable transition time.

Offer your child a warning that a change is coming up, then offer that set amount of time before the change occurs.

Read More @ https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/

The end of school can leave children (and parents) feeling a bit unmoored. Try a visual schedule! It doesn’t have to be exhaustive, just include a few key parts of the day. More tips for easing into .

Read More @ https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/

If break brings out tough behavior in your child, remember: Your child isn’t trying to be difficult; their whole routine suddenly disappeared.

Gradually decompressing is one way to help: https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/

The can be hard. One way to help: Keep parts of the school schedule — perhaps a similar lunch time, outdoor recess time, or school-type assignment that your child enjoys — as anchor activities.

Read more here: https://www.parivahealth.com/blogs/dreading-summer-try-these-7-tips-to-ease-the-school-to-summer-transition/