Mountain Peaks, Inc

08/01/2023

A meltdown is not a choice - it's a byproduct of a brain that isn't coping with something. And that brain needs to be showered in love, compassion, and safety. Not punishment, fear, or shame."

- Allison Davies

Credit: Happy You Happy Family

07/20/2022

07/13/2022

Via Flourishing Homes & Families

06/16/2022

Do you find that your student tends to lose focus or is easily distracted? In this infogaphic, we outline a few ways to help increase attention span and improve focus in students.

06/09/2022

A violinist played for 45 minutes in a New York subway. A handful of people stopped, a couple clapped, and the violinist managed to raise about $30 in tips.

No one knew this, but the violinist was Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. In that subway, Joshua played one of the most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.

Two days before he played in the subway, Joshua Bell sold out a theater in Boston and the seats averaged about $100.

The experiment proved that the extraordinary in an ordinary environment does not shine and is so often overlooked and undervalued.

There are brilliantly talented people everywhere who aren’t receiving the recognition and reward they deserve. But once they arm themselves with value and confidence and remove themselves from an environment that isn’t serving them, they thrive and grow.

Your gut is telling you something. Listen to it if it’s telling you that where you are isn’t enough!

Go where you are appreciated and valued.
Know Your Worth.

05/28/2022

Institute of Child Psychology ❤️

05/16/2022

To the mom running her child to ABA therapy while her friends are driving their children to soccer practice, you’re not alone.

To the mom carrying around a PECS book, you rock!

To the dad avoiding milestone conversations with his friends because his child is years behind, your child is perfect just the way he is.

To the mom embarrassed by her son’s screams at the grocery store, I’ve been there too – yesterday, actually.

To the mom on her computer researching what kind of therapy is best for her child, your child is lucky to have you as his advocate.

To the dad afraid of taking his child to a restaurant, park or any kind of public place, I know – it’s difficult.

To the mom still mourning the dream of taking her son to the cinema or baseball practice, it may not happen how you pictured it, but it will.

To the dad feeling silly because he celebrated when his son said “buh” for bubbles, every single victory is worth celebrating. Open up that champagne!

To the mom holding in her tears after another therapy report that makes her feel like her child is not progressing, don’t lose hope!

To the dad wishing his daughter would talk, me too – you’re not alone.

You are not alone!

When you feel hopeless… when you’re struggling to keep going, remember that you’re not alone. When you feel like nobody notices you unless your child is screaming… when you’re wondering how you’re going to do it any longer, I want you to remember that you’re doing an amazing job. You love your child – you’re doing the best you can. When you feel like nobody understands what you’re going through, remember that I do and there are a lot of us out here.

It’s okay to have bad days – we all do. To all the moms and dads out there who are trying their hardest to give their children the best life possible despite the circumstances, you are amazing and your child knows it even if he/she can’t say it. Here’s to you!

04/08/2022

When something happens that upsets your child, don't be in a rush to move them through it, as uncomfortable as that sounds. Acknowledge that it feels horrible, that the situation doesn't feel fair. Don't try and sugar coat it, sometimes things really are just so disappointing. Let them talk, cry or whatever they need, just be there for them for as long as it takes. Don't try to fix anything, just sit and listen. I think parents find this incredibly hard, we just want to fix it and make it better, but just wait. Wait till they are ready; they need to know that the hard emotions will pass. If we never allow kids to experience to full wave of an emotion then emotions can be very scary things.

More information on my blog

https://www.thetherapistparent.com/post/helping-children-grow-through-set-backs