ParentingEQ

Many kids struggle not because they won’t behave… but because they haven’t yet learned the skills to manage big emotions. 💙
I’m excited to be speaking at an upcoming Rotary-sponsored Mental Health Forum:

Raising Resilient Kids: Understanding Behavior & Teaching the Skills That Matter Most

We’ll talk about:
✅ Why behavior is communication—not defiance
✅ What behavior may really be telling us
✅ Simple ways to teach self-awareness and self-regulation skills that help kids thrive

Perfect for parents, grandparents, caregivers, educators, and anyone supporting kids.
📍 This Zoom Forum is open to all community members

🗓️ May 28th at 4:00 PM PST
Raising Resilient Kids
Amy Sage, Co-founder, ParentingEQ

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💭 What if behavior is communication… not defiance?

Many kids struggle not because they won’t behave, but because they haven’t yet learned the skills to manage big emotions.

When children are overwhelmed, stressed, anxious, frustrated, or dysregulated, behavior is often the signal—not the problem.

Instead of asking:
❌ “How do I stop this behavior?”

Try asking:
✅ “What skill might my child need support with right now?”

Join me for a free community Mental Health Forum, sponsored by Rotary Mental Health Initiatives, where we’ll talk about practical, encouraging ways to better understand behavior and teach the skills that matter most.

📍 Open to all community members
🗓️ May 28th at 4:00 PM PST

Raising Resilient Kids
Amy Sage, Co-founder, ParentingEQ

Join Zoom Meeting: https://tinyl.co/4V4J
Meeting ID: 868 3683 3640
Passcode: 263999

Please share with a parent, grandparent, educator, or caregiver who may benefit 💙

Homeschooling is stronger together.

One of the best parts of these fairs is connecting with incredible vendors who are making learning meaningful, engaging, and accessible for families.

🔬 — Simple, engaging science lessons that make it easy for families to dive into STEM without overwhelm.

✨ — Literature-based curriculum that brings learning to life through rich stories and hands-on discovery.

🌍 — Unique world history curriculum with Alaska-focused content and immersive, on-location video learning.

🗣️ — A practical, conversation-based approach that helps families naturally learn a new language together at home.

So inspired by the creativity and passion across this community!

No worries—you can catch the recording through the IDEA Fair whova app—just note you must be registered to access it!

And if you’ll be attending in person, come say hi 👋 I’ll be at:

📍 Wasilla
📍 Soldotna
📍 Fairbanks

Stop by my booth to check out the ParentingEQ's Life Skills Curriculum in person, explore the materials, and ask any questions you have.

https://www.parentingeq.com/homeschool

When your child is overwhelmed, try this:

✔Pause (don’t push through)
✔Acknowledge the feeling (I notice _____)
✔Help them calm their body

Even 60 seconds of slowing down can prevent a full meltdown.
It’s not about stopping the feeling— it’s about helping them move through it.

💙 This is one of the core strategies we teach.

If you want more like this, check out our free Calm Kids Toolkit.
https://www.parentingeq.com/free-resources(link in bio)

Attending the Alaska IDEA Fair this April?

ParentingEQ is presenting 4 sessions—3 live + 1 online (April 15)—come join me!

💻 Online: April 15
📍 Wasilla: April 21
📍 Soldotna: April 23
📍 Fairbanks: April 27

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Parenting isn’t just about managing behavior—it’s about building lifelong skills.
In this session, we’ll explore what behavior is really communicating and how to help kids refocus, manage stress, and build emotional regulation, confidence, and resilience.

Come say hi if you’re there 💙