by The MEHRIT Centre | Apr 7, 2026 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Learner Written, Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
Much of how we respond to behaviour is shaped by a self-control mindset—the belief that if we explain, persuade, or apply consequences, change will follow. But neuroscience shows that when the brain’s gray brain survival systems are hyper-aroused, reasoning goes...
by The MEHRIT Centre | Dec 4, 2025 | Learn Self-Reg, Learner Written, Self-Reg Community, Self-Reg for Parents
In a world where stress seems to touch every corner of our lives—especially for children—understanding the calming power of touch has never been more important. In the first part of this three-part video series, Linda Garofallou, an expert in infant and pediatric...
by Aviva Dunsiger | Sep 9, 2025 | Apply Self-Reg, Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg Community, Self-Reg for Parents, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
I just finished my three weeks being a site lead at one of our School Board Summer Camps. The camps really focus on gap closing in literacy and math, but being that it’s the summer, we also try to find ways to build community and have fun. The last book that we...
by Aviva Dunsiger | May 20, 2025 | Self-Reg 101, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
As readers of my blog posts know, I definitely do a lot of thinking around Self-Reg. I am always happy to talk about this topic with others, especially when parents or educators bring it up. How do we help reframe behaviour though when others might not even be...
by Aviva Dunsiger | May 1, 2025 | Learn Self-Reg, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools
I am a Reading Specialist this year at two schools. At both schools, I go “on the road” with my reading intervention, by bringing along a wagon of materials and supporting groups within the classrooms. The other day, a teacher asked me a question as I was...
