by Susan Hopkins | Sep 22, 2026 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Reframed: The Journal of Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for the Early Years
From Susan Hopkins, EdD | Executive Director This reflection was originally published in The MEHRIT Centre newsletter. Sign up for our newsletter to receive Susan’s latest reflections, Self-Reg insights, and updates directly in your inbox. On listening without...
by Susan Hopkins | Aug 11, 2026 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools, Self-Reg Media
Featured Image: Downloadable graphic by Kristin Wiens which is included in the book Soft Eyes: Daily Reflections on Stress, Energy, and Restoring Resilience: Sept – Dec 2026 by Susan Hopkins (Author), Kristin Wiens (Author, Illustrator). A child’s outsized...
by Susan Hopkins | Aug 7, 2026 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
I’ve always loved the marshmallow test. You probably remember it. A young child sits alone in a room with a marshmallow and hears a simple challenge: wait a few minutes without eating it, and you’ll receive a second marshmallow. The experiment was...
by Susan Hopkins | Jul 30, 2026 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg Media
The WiFi gets shut off in the middle of a game. Within seconds, a child who seemed perfectly calm is yelling, throwing the controller, or slamming a door. The adult is left wondering what just happened. Two minutes ago, everything seemed fine. Now the whole evening...
by Susan Hopkins | Jul 22, 2025 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Community, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
There’s a reason I’m writing this today. In 2025, an education authority is rumoured to be considering reducing the number of breaks in the school day. Let me be clear: please don’t do this. It’s wrong for students. It’s wrong for educators. And it won’t lead you...
