Self-Reg for the Early Years Archives

My Inclusion ABCs

by Steph | May 30, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools

This graphic, by educator Kristin Wiens, illustrates 26 big and little ideas to bear in mind around inclusion in education. Even though the practice of Self-Reg is universal — good for all children and adults —its origins lie partly in research and clinical work...

Self-Reg Summer Symposium 2023: In Person Again! Yay!

by John Hoffman | May 29, 2023 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg Community, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg Haven, Self-Reg in Schools

I gotta tell ya – I don’t get out that much. I’ve been a work-at-home type for almost 40 years, and my active social circle is relatively small. Add COVID-related social restrictions and caution to that, and you can see how my face-to-face social contact has been...

We All Need to Start Asking Why

by Stuart Shanker | May 24, 2023 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg Haven, Self-Reg in Schools

Parents and educators everywhere are asking the same question: What on earth is going on with our kids? That’s pretty much what our Self-Reg Summer Symposium (July 4-6, 2023) is all about this year: what is going on, deep in the brain, that’s causing an eruption of...

Have Your Say: Biggest Challenge with Practicing Self-Reg

by The MEHRIT Centre | May 17, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools

Lots of people get really excited when they start learning about Self-Reg and they want to dive in right away. And that’s great! But, like any new way of doing or thinking about your life, relationships, and issues, learning to practice Self-Reg can be challenging, in...

Classroom Environment Tools

by The MEHRIT Centre | May 9, 2023 | Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools

Classroom Environment Reflection Poster One of the first “aha moments,” early in The MEHRIT Centre’s work with educators, was how classroom environmental stimuli such as visual clutter, excess noise and lighting levels—even the colour of walls—proved to be hidden...

The Five Practices of Self-Reg

by The MEHRIT Centre | May 8, 2023 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools

This infographic by educator Kristin Wiens illustrates the Five Practices of Self-Reg (previously called steps). Reframe the Behaviour: Look at and understand the behaviour differently, in terms of the stress that caused it. Recognize the Stressors: Be a “stress...