REACH Lab

Happy St. Patrick’s Day to all! While celebrating all things luck, remember to give yourself credit for your accomplishments. 🍀🍀🍀

Here’s to the beginning of a new semester!! Check out what our lab members spent their break doing.

As children learn new skills, they need the confidence to master them.
• MODEL confident behavior! Kids are always looking to adults for how to properly act
• ENCOURAGE trying new things! Introduce them to hobbies they are unfamiliar with
• EMBRACE trial and error
• PRAISE their determination when they don’t give up

Expressing emotions can sometimes be difficult for children. Encouraging them to talk about both the good and the bad can help them learn to better express their emotions and lead to improvements in emotion regulation. Try having this conversation with your kiddo at the end of the day! If your kid is having difficulty at first, use an emotion wheel to build up to complex emotions.

sometimes we have to have some tough conversations with the people we love. often, those battling with mental health issues do not want to talk about their struggles. Acknowledge their feelings and be a listener to show the best support you can during these conversations.

CALLING ALL APPLICANTS!!

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Now, for an update on one of our veteran lab members - Courtney Lewis!
Since we last introduced Courtney, she has graduated from south with her degree in psychology & been accepted to the BBS program. Courtney has been such an asset to the team for the past year and we are excited to continue to watch her grow!

Introducing our newest undergraduate researcher, Haley Hearn!

The last few weeks of school can be stressful for students and teachers. Basic needs can sometimes be forgotten about during these times. This is when it is most important to take care of ourselves. Here are some things you may forget to do that will make your weeks less stressful. Stay tuned for more tips and how each one can benefit you!

Happy World Down Syndrome Day!
This day is in the 21st day of the 3rd month in order to raise awareness for a trisomy on the 21st chromosome - Down Syndrome

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We all love the sunshine, and more sun means more time outdoors. While the spring sun is great, it is important to remember you still need the same amount of sleep as you did in the winter.

The lack of sun in the morning can make it harder to wake up, and the excess sun in the evening can make it harder to wind down. Keep these things in mind when planning your days as a lack of proper sleep can lead to adverse effects.

Coloring can serve as a form of mindfulness, which can ease anxiety and help kids practice living fully in the present moment. Coloring can also help kids develop motor skills, creativity, and concentration. You can foster your child's interests by letting them pick their own coloring books. Kids might also enjoy:
-listening to music or an audiobook while coloring
-experimenting with scented crayons, glitter pens, or markers
-making their own crayons out of broken or old pieces
You can color with your children to bond with them too!