On Episode 19 of The KindlED Podcast, Kaity and Adriane are joined by Janine Halloran, a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years. They discuss the need for coping skills in our rapidly evolving world and the importance of introducing coping strategies when children are calm, emphasizing patience and consistency.  This episode also touches on: •  the significance of adults managing their emotions effectively and modeling self-regulation; • coping strategies for children into relaxation, distraction, play, and movement; • the importance of cognitive flexibility; • the value of play in developing social skills; • the challenges teenagers face today; • how to reconnect with your inner child;  • coping skills for children, teens, and adults;  • and so much more! Coping skills don't have to be this thing where you have to plan, have a list, and follow it. Dive into this episode and learn how to make “coping” a way of life and a way of being.  ABOUT THE GUEST:  Janine Halloran is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor who has been working with children, teens, and their families for over 20 years. She has been helping children and teens build their coping skills throughout her career in a variety of settings, including schools, mental health clinics, and in her private practice. She founded Coping Skills for Kids to help children and teens learn healthy and safe ways to manage big feelings. She has written several books, including the bestselling Coping Skills for Kids Workbook, the Coping Skills for Teens Workbook, and the Social Skills for Kids Workbook. She is also the host of the Calm & Connected Podcast and the founder of the Coping Skills Community Hub. Her work has been featured in the Boston Globe, CNN, Huffington Post, and The Skimm® Newsletter. Janine lives in Massachusetts with her husband and two children. 🎙️ ABOUT THE PODCAST 🎙️ The KindlED Podcast explores the science of nurturing children's potential and creating empowering learning environments. Powered by Prenda, each episode offers actionable insights to help you ignite your child's love of learning today. We'll dive into evidence-based tools and techniques that kindle young learners' curiosity, motivation, and well-being. ✍️ GOT A BURNING QUESTION? ✍️ We're all ears! If you have a question or topic you'd love our hosts to tackle, please send it to [email protected]. Let's dive into the conversation together! 🔗 IMPORTANT LINKS 🔗 🔥 Want more KindlED content? 💙 Connect with us