Calm and Connected Podcast

About the podcast Calm and Connected Podcast

Calm and Connected is created by Janine Halloran, an experienced counselor and mom. Janine gives quick tips and helpful information about coping skills and play

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Season 1
Using a Question Box to Encourage Conversations
When I think back to my time as a school counselor, my best memories are laughter and connection during lunch groups. Lunch groups are a great way to get to know a lot of students throughout the year. It’s also an excellent way for children to meet new peers and potentially make new friends. What I thought was the best part was the natural opportunity to practice conversations. The way I would encourage conversations is by using a question box. Please take a listen to hear what social skills we practiced in lunch groups using this simple technique. BONUS - these questions can be used during remote learning and at home too! RESOURCES 40 Conversation Starter Questions Lunch Group Questions Sign up for the Newsletter: https://www.encourageplay.com/encourage-play-newsletter Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
September 10, 2020
8 min
Three Benefits of Using Distraction Coping Skills
As you may know, at Coping Skills for Kids, I divide coping skills into 5 types: Relaxation Movement Sensory Processing Distraction In this episode of the podcast, I’m focused on distraction coping skills, which include things like playing and fun activities. Distraction coping skills aren’t meant to help kids avoid or suppress their feelings. Take a listen to the podcast to hear the three benefits of using distraction as a coping skill, and for some resources that you can get from Coping Skills for Kids. Calm & Connected Podcast - The Five Coping Styles Calm and Connected Podcast - How Play and Coping Skills are Connected Would You Rather Questions Coping Cue Cards Distraction Deck Sign up for the Newsletter: copingskillsforkids.com/newsletter Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
August 27, 2020
8 min
Back to School Coping Skills for Kids and Families
In this podcast episode, I don’t discuss how to send kids back to school safely. Instead, I discuss coping strategies that families can use, whether kids are back at school full time, remote learning, homeschooling, or learning in a pod. Take a listen for some ideas of things you can do to help yourself and your family as you navigate these uncharted waters. Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
August 13, 2020
9 min
Using Art and Poetry to Explore Perspective Taking with Kids
Last year, I did a whole series of perspective taking on the Calm & Connected Podcast, but I wanted to revisit the topic and discuss two other ways I like to explore perspective-taking with kids. Why do I keep talking about this topic? It’s a building block for empathy, a skill we all want to build in our kids. For two more ways to work on perspective-taking using art and poetry, listen to the podcast Resources The Blind Men and the Elephant https://www.commonlit.org/en/texts/the-blind-men-and-the-elephant Another version of the story found at Peace Corps https://www.peacecorps.gov/educators/resources/story-blind-men-and-elephant/ Calm & Connected Podcast Perspective Taking Part 1 Perspective Taking Part 2 Perspective Taking Part 3 Perspective Taking Part 4 Perspective Taking Part 5 Sign up for the newsletter to get 5 free activities! https://www.encourageplay.com/encourage-play-newsletter Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
July 30, 2020
6 min
Using Dominoes to Show How Kindness Can Spread
In this podcast episode, I share this simple yet powerful visual activity to help kids see how kind acts can spread and make a positive impact. I also share some wisdom from Dr. Alan Chu from the University of Wisconsin Green Bay about the ripple effect of sending gratitude letters, and small acts of kindness. Take a listen! Dr. Alan Chu Random Acts of Kindness Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
July 16, 2020
5 min
Unique Ways to Keep Kids Busy This Summer
A social distancing summer looks super different, right? Back in January, I had major plans to go to museums and take day trips with my kids. Most of that has gone out of the window. What are we doing instead? Instead, we're choosing to explore outdoor spots that are new to us and close by. Last week, we went on a hike to a place we'd never been before, and they were limiting how many people were going in, so that felt safe in terms of our ability to keep the appropriate social distance. I wanted to hear ideas from others with unique ways to keep kids busy this summer, and I got a ton of responses. Visit the podcast page for this episode to see all of the fantastic ideas. https://janinehalloran.com/podcast/calm-and-connected-69 Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
July 2, 2020
9 min
Create More Kindness by Being Kind
We create more kindness by being kind. -Katie Hurley In this podcast, I talk about how I got inspired to record this after reading a post on Katie Hurley’s Facebook wall. I also talk about how kindness is related to friendship and social skills, and I give a few ideas to help get you started in doing some kind acts, wherever you are. Take a listen! Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
June 18, 2020
6 min
Channeling Big Emotions into Positive Energy
There are a lot of big emotions happening right now, and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share a coping skill that I wrote about in the Coping Skills for Teens Workbook - Channeling Big Emotions into Positive Energy. Take a listen to the podcast as I read this section of the book. My hope is that you are inspired to use your energy in a positive way. Coping Skills for Teens Workbook: teencopingskills.com Subscribe to the podcast to be notified when new episodes are launched. If you are enjoying this podcast, please review the podcast and share with others.
June 4, 2020
6 min

About the podcast Calm and Connected Podcast

Calm and Connected is created by Janine Halloran, an experienced counselor and mom. Janine gives quick tips and helpful information about coping skills and play

Calm and Connected Podcast

About the podcast Calm and Connected Podcast

Categories

Using a Question Box to Encourage Conversations

Three Benefits of Using Distraction Coping Skills

Back to School Coping Skills for Kids and Families

Using Art and Poetry to Explore Perspective Taking with Kids

Using Dominoes to Show How Kindness Can Spread

Unique Ways to Keep Kids Busy This Summer

Create More Kindness by Being Kind

Channeling Big Emotions into Positive Energy

About the podcast Calm and Connected Podcast

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