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Self-Reg Havens

by Susan Hopkins | Apr 26, 2022 | 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

As we explore in our Havens 101 Professional Learning Series, a Self-Reg Haven is a place where everyone feels safe in every way: physically, emotionally, socially and culturally. It’s important to remember that a Haven isn’t just a location. It is people,...

What Might Co-Regulation Make Possible?

by Aviva Dunsiger | Apr 25, 2022 | Self-Reg Blog

Co-regulation and Connections While I usually reflect the most on Self-Reg, this past week, a combination of experiences have me thinking more about co-regulation. It all started when Mr. Cumming began his ECE Field Placement in our class. He’ll be joining our...

Self-Controlled Lunchtime Eating: What Role Might Self-Reg Play?

by Aviva Dunsiger | Feb 22, 2022 | Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg in Schools

Once a week, I have a prep in the middle of the school day. With more rooms being used around the school this year, I usually end up sitting in the staffroom for my prep. Since this prep time is near the Second Nutrition Break, I often bring my lunch with me to the...

Relationships First: What Does This Really Mean And What Might It Look Like?

by Aviva Dunsiger | Jan 18, 2022 | Apply Self-Reg, Self-Reg Blog, Self-Reg for the Early Years, Self-Reg in Schools

There are many words of wisdom from both Stuart Shanker and Susan Hopkins that I think about when contemplating Self-Reg. One point that I return to often is that “Self-Reg begins with relationships.” I know this in theory. Yet, never have I been more...

The Joyful Side Of Gift Wrapping: Finding Self-Reg In Unexpected Places

by Aviva Dunsiger | Dec 23, 2021 | Self-Reg Blog

For me, wrapping presents is stressful. I never seem to get enough paper to cover the whole gift. I have high hopes to make those perfect corner folds, but the reality never seems to match my expectations. And how exactly are you supposed to wrap gifts that are not...