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Teaching Feelings Builds Emotional Maturity When children can identify and name their feelings, they will be better equipped to make choices based on the values and feeling. Helping children to identify their primary feelings can assist them in making better decisions. Children can typically have difficulty describing their feelings. They often learn them from having books read to them or watching television. When I coach parents on behavioral issues, I typically teach them the power behind knowing the five primary feelings. Parents are often times confused because they know that there is a myriad of feelings that children can choose. I say keep it simple. All feelings fall under the umbrella of these 5 primary feelings: • Anger • Sadness • Happiness • Fear • Loneliness
With small children I make it easier and ask them to identify them by the following: • Mad • Sad • Glad • Afraid • Lonely
feels sad, mad and lonely. You would then ask your daughter which feeling does she feel the most? She might end up telling you that she feels sad. You would then repeat back the incident “Sounds like you felt sad because Susie wouldn’t play with you. This basic interchange Carol Juergensen Sheets helps the child to determine her primary feeling so that she can decide how she wants to handle the situation. (It is an interesting phenomenon: female children typically feel sadness when the real feeling is anger. Male children typically report anger when the uncomfortable feeling is generally fear or sadness.) When kids learn to identify their feelings, they are more likely to feel a sense of clarity which builds their sense of self and confidence. This process opens the door for brainstorming how kids can get their needs met and ultimately learn processes like compromise and negotiation, assertiveness and communication which empowers them to feel more secure when they are in relationship with others. By identifying the "primary" feeling they are less likely to feel flooded with feelings which can confuse them.
Since the first three rhyme, kids can easily remember the “famous five feelings”. I teach parents that any emotion can be reduced to any of these “famous five feelings”. The difficult task is asking kids to pick the predominant feeling. I urge the parents to repeat the “famous five” until the child repeats the five feelings back readily. I then ask the parents to use reflective listening and repeat back the specific situation that is occurring in the child’s life to reinforce those feelings. For example, your child comes home from kindergarten and says that Susie won’t play with her during circle time. You would then need to ask your child how being left out makes her feel? In this situation your child might complain that she
Help your kids to learn their feelings early. If you make it a game to quiz them about the “famous five feelings” you will find that they not only start identifying their feelings readily, but they start quizzing their friends about their feelings too! It also gives you the opportunity to role play how you are feeling so a secondary gain is teaching them empathy skills too. Teaching feelings helps to empower kids to make healthier decisions because it moves them into knowing themselves and what they want which then moves them into action. This process teaches them how to be clear and direct with others and to role model how to be a person that kids can trust. Have fun with this process and watch your child learn emotional maturity that all started with feeling identification.
Carol Juergensen Sheets LCSW PCC is a psychotherapist and personal life coach. She does motivational speaking and empowerment trainings locally and nationally. To find out more about her services--contact her at www.carolthecoach.com or call her at 317-218-3479. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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Autism Awareness – From Spectrum to Kaleidoscope Awareness is more than gaining knowledge. It’s about changing your perspective. Consider the history of autism. In the 1960’s, individuals diagnosed with autism were often considered unteachable and ultimately sent to institutions. Behavior analysts, using the principles of applied behavior analysis, questioned that perception and began treating those with autism as individuals who simply learned in different ways. Here’s a new perspective for Autism Awareness Month. Autism is more than a spectrum. Autism is a kaleidoscope. A spectrum conjures up images such as a rainbow, with colors moving from red through orange, yellow, green, and blue to finally arrive at purple. The problem with a spectrum is that it makes it seem like one’s position falls somewhere between two extreme opposites. For autism, those extremes are often labeled high functioning autism and low functioning autism. But terms like high functioning and low functioning tell more about our society than they do the individual with autism. Applied behavior analysis (ABA) therapy, an evidence-based treatment for individuals with autism, reminds us that each individual is unique. Like a kaleidoscope, our strengths and challenges create a unique pattern of who we are and how we interact with the world. One individual may relish friendships with others yet have difficulty reading social cues that make those relationships last. Another individual may prefer to do things on their own yet have difficulty finding the way to communicate that preference to others. The way we relate to each other does not fit neatly on a spectrum but rather creates a brilliant pattern of light and dark, brightness and intensity, color and form. At the Applied Behavior Center for Autism we remain committed to helping each individual grow by acknowledging who they are, building on their strengths, and overcoming their challenges. Utilizing the principles of applied behavior analysis, we seek to create an environment in which each individual is successful, each individual has the opportunity to learn, and each individual has a chance to improve their quality of life. The Applied Behavior Center for Autism - building brighter futures, for a kaleidoscope of individuals. Please say “I found it in the IndyKids’Directory!” Thanks!
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June June 3, 2020 Paint Your Pet Party! 6-8 pm at Black Acre
Garden 5529 Bonna Avenue #9, Indianpolis Grab your friends, family and furry friends - join the fun! Artistic talent is not necessary to paint your pet! Tickets available at the link. Payment can be made at www. paintyourpetparty.com. Then, e-mail a picture of your pet to: paintyourpetparty@gmail.com. We sketch your pet's photo on a 12"x12" canvas- ready for you to paint! One pet per canvas, please.
June 4, 2020 Monumental Mile 5:30pm-9pm at Monument
Circle Indianapolis The 7th annual Monumental Mile will take place on Thursday, June 4th. Get all the amenities of a road race in just 5,280 ft when you register for this family-friendly event. - Chip-Timed Event - Gear Check Available - Age-Group Awards - Strollers welcome in the Community Mile!
June 5, 2020 1-3 Donuts for Pottery at UPaint Pottery Studio
We love donuts!! We love to eat them and paint them! Each camper will be painting a fun donut mug, painting and creating a cute donut bracelet, and eating yummy donuts. This project day is for children 5 years and older. Sign up today! This is just 1 of 18 fantastic days of uPaint Summer Camp. Check out all the project camp days at https://upaintpotterystudio.com/ events-calendar/summer-camp/.
June 7, 2020 Sensory Friendly Sundays at Conner
Prairie The first Sunday of every month will be Sensory Friendly Hours. Exhibit components that
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make noise will be turned off (the Dry Goods Store in Civil War Journey will be off, but the building will remain open for guests.) All quiet spaces can be utilized and staff trained in Sensory Friendly Practices will be on hand in case anyone needs assistance.
June 9, 2020 Eagle Creek Park Nature Play Days at
Eagle Creek Ornithology Center Throughout Indiana, nature centers are hosting Nature Play Days in partnership with the Indiana Children and Nature Network. The activities listed below are free to the public with park admission and are designed to get families and children playing and exploring!
June 12, 2020 Zoobilation 2020 Journey to Africa Tons
of Fun Zoobilation presented by Indianapolis Power & Light Company is Indianapolis’ premier black-tie fundraiser and the biggest party for animal conservation in the state! This year's event is June 12 — the second Friday of the month — and theme is A Journey to Africa: Tons of Fun, celebrating the arrival of the Indianapolis Zoo's newest animals — snakes & sloths!
June 12, 2020 Kids Event Series: Painting Party and Goose Snacks at Goose the
Market - includes step-by-step instruction with local artist Tanya Roberts + all materials for each person: 11 x 14 canvas (for kids), 16 x 20 canvas (for adults) brushes, paints, smocks, and more - kid-friendly Monster Cheese + Charcuterie Board, Sundae Bar, grown-up Goose snacks, and special
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drinks (including wine for the adults) - each adult and child makes his or her own creation to take home Seating is limited and advance tickets required: https://goosethemarket.square. site/kidsevents
June 13, 2020 Enter the Outdoors: A Festival of Nature! at Conner Prairie 10am-
5pm. Celebrate nature at Enter the Outdoors where you’ll get a chance to dig into the past, present, and future of the natural wonders of Indiana. Meet some cool animals, learn about agriculture and gardening, take a walk through some interesting ecological areas of the grounds, and more.
June 15, 2020 Nickelodeon Day with PAW Patrol at
Victory Field. Two of PAW Patrol’s original search and rescue pups, Chase and Skye, bring their talents to Victory Field for a twoday adventure. Meet the pups as Victory Field becomes Adventure Bay.
June 20, 2020 Children’s Entertainment Series at conner
Prairie Join us for singing, dancing, and musical exploration in our beautiful Lilly Theater! Lift your voice, lift your spirit, clap, shout, stomp, and holler along with local children’s musicians who’ll share songs for kids and their families.
Shop the artisan vendor booths and stay for a lavender wine slushy, lavender lemonade slushy, and food from one our food trucks or food vendors.
June 27, 2020 Freedom Bash Pop Up Market 9-4 at the
Farmhouse Market Greenwood. Stop by our popup market right before you head over to the Greenwood Freedom Festival. We will host a variety of vendors along with some of our very own. Treats and Beverages will be available to purchase.
June 29, 2020 Open Pantry 4-7 pm at the Hope Center
Indy The David Nolen Pantry of Hope provides food to families and individuals facing food insecurity. We are open every Monday and Wednesday from 4PM - 7PM. Learn more at www. hopecenterindy.org
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June 27, 2020 Third Annual Lavender Festival 10-4 at White Diamond Lavender Farms 9415 E. 800 N Hope Indiana. Save the date for Bartholomew County’s one and only Lavender Festival. Explore the lavender field, and plan to pick a bouquet.
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& Access Behavioral Solutions Clinic www.accessbehavioralsolutions.com Info@accessbehavioralsolutions.com 317.802.7447
Access Behavioral Solutions is making ABA services available by bringing the therapy to you- in your home, in your community, or in the clinic.
Applied Behavior Center for Autism Pgs 8, 9 & 16
7901 E. 88th Street, Indianapolis, IN 46256 The Applied Behavior Center for Autism is Indiana's longest running ABA provider. With over 20 years of service, ABC is building brighter futures every day. Each of our center offers unique attributes that allows us to provide high quality treatment to children and teens with autism spectrum disorder. With locations in Greenwood, Carmel, Castleton, Terre Haute, Richmond, and West Indianapolis we offer ABA therapy, speech therapy, occupational therapy, diagnostic testing, special needs swim lessons, and so much more! We are now enrolling for part-time and full-time schedules. Find us on social @ABCforAutism to learn more.
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Proud Sponsors of Resources for Special Needs Natural Valley Ranch www.NaturalValleyRanch.com www.NaturalValleyTherapeuticRiding.org Marie@NaturalValleyRanch.com 317-509-3577 Birthday Parties, Trail Rides, Lessons, Petting Zoo Hayride/Bonfire, Therapeutic Riding
Phoenix Karate www.phoenixrisingkarate.com 317-228-1872
Martial arts are great for children! A psychological study found that children in martial arts have an increased sense of responsibility, a decrease in the willingness to take foolish risks, and a higher sense of self-esteem.
St. Joseph Institute for the Deaf Pg 5 www.sjid.org 317.471.8560 Leaders in Listening and Spoken Language.
Supervision Infrared Sauna SupervisionWeightLoss.com 317-849-8446 For treatment of autism.
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