Nov 30, 2021
Ross invites the group to share "how to" strategies and tips for wrestling and roughhousing with young children--from baby steps to more advanced practice.
Nov 23, 2021
Ross facilitates a conversation about the benefits of rough and tumble play for young children. Using wrestling as an example, the discussion focuses around the benefits of this type of play for children's development and well-being.
Nov 16, 2021
The group discusses the ways in which our judgements block attunement. From coping with wet sleeves to road rage, how do we avoid making judgements so that we can stay attuned to others? Mike shares a ray of hope from the laundromat.
Nov 9, 2021
Ross wants to talk about saying no. How do we support children in setting boundaries and learning where boundaries are? Decisions about saying no require us to look at the needs of the whole community. Why do teachers tend to moralize when they say no? Are there different kinds of "no?" What is the art of saying "no?"
Nov 2, 2021
Joey asks the group to help think about what drives children's seemingly mindless tapping and hitting of objects. Does it provide sensory input or an energy release? Is it just a form of fidgeting? Does it help children focus or regulate? Perhaps it helps them figure out who they are in relation to their environment?...