The Thrive Group was honored to participate in the ProvidEd Expo in Brooklyn, NY on May 14, 2019. Miriam and Raquel were available at The Thrive Group booth for free 15 minute … [Read more...] about ABC’s to Help Reduce Your Child’s/Student’s Anxiety
Fighting the Storm – Tantrums
This poem was written by Yenti Friedman, an Israel client. My son had a 3-week long tantrumAnd now things are going back to normSo I’ve taken the time to stop and thinkOf what has brought calm … [Read more...] about Fighting the Storm – Tantrums
A Positive Approach for Positive Growth Part 2
Part 1 of the Positive Approach for Positive Growth Series discusses what the Nurtured Hearth Approach is and how it can transform the life of your family by positively fostering complimentary skills … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach for Positive Growth Part 2
A Positive Approach for Positive Growth
At times, we can notice behaviors in our children that we wish we could change, for their own good, and for our own sanity. Yet, no child appreciates constant nagging and reminders to improve, a … [Read more...] about A Positive Approach for Positive Growth
Give your child an all-day hug
Does your child seem clingy and want touch constantly - hugs and cuddles, or climbing on your back whenever you sit down? In occupational therapy we use spandex to help children feel centered … [Read more...] about Give your child an all-day hug
Transitioning Made Easy with Rhythm & Metronome
There can be nothing as frustrating as having to get your over-the-top hyper child to calm down, or to motivate your tired child to his/her homework. When we need to get our child moving on to the … [Read more...] about Transitioning Made Easy with Rhythm & Metronome
“My Child Is Out of Control!” & Rhythm
When a child is absorbed in an activity, or is in a state of either high energy or low energy, it may be difficult to get the child to follow directions. Wash hands for dinner? Get dressed for school? … [Read more...] about “My Child Is Out of Control!” & Rhythm
Absent Minded Children- The Solution
Some of our children may be absent minded or have difficulty focusing causing many challenges to the child and those around him. Jake (see last blog post) had a hard time knowing he needed the … [Read more...] about Absent Minded Children- The Solution
Absent Minded Children- The Problem
Children of all ages can be absent minded and it affects them in different ways, depending on their age and stage. This first vlog highlights the challenging circumstance of a healthy 4 year old, … [Read more...] about Absent Minded Children- The Problem