Recommended by child therapists, researchers, and parenting coaches around the world, Special Time is build on the widely-accepted premise that 15 minutes of uninterrupted time per day improves a child's feeling of connection and their behavior. Try to schedule Special Time every day, and know that even if it doesn't seem like a big deal in the moment, it is making a huge difference. More here.

Visual Timers are total game changers, especially for younger kids. Give kids a reminder that you'll be changing activities in 5 minutes, then set the timer. Kids can visually see the time shrinking and prepare for the change. We love this timer from Time Timer. They also have a phone app.

1. Use your child's interests to help them transition.Sometimes picking up toys with our "Dinosaur Hands" or "Putting all the toys back in their castles/houses" is enough to build the motivation to complete the task!

2. Break cleaning into "chunks."Instead of telling them to clean up a whole room, clean up only the red LEGO first. Then when they're done with those, move on to another color.

Being able to recognize your emotions is fundamental to learning to regulate them. Develop a rhythm for you and your child of "checking in" on your internal state. This creates an opportunity to practice self awareness and notice the range of emotions we all feel every day.

Parens and kids love Mr. Chazz's songs, and of course he has one to help kids brush their teeth. Check it out here.

Think of family meetings as a "date night" for the whole family. Family meetings aren't daily — they don't even need to be monthly— but they give your family planned time to look forward to. Incorporate something fun like pizza night or board games. "We plan these meetings because we value connecting and spending time together."

Getting kids to make a transition that involves the car can be difficult. Provide options for your kids to get into the car. "We're going to the car, do you want walk by yourself, hold my hand, or crawl like an animal?"

Activities outlined in blue call your attention to activities that are regulating to your child's nervous system.When you have too many "have to" activities in a row and not enough regulating activities, your kids are more likely to melt down.

Bathtime can be a stressful time. Here's how to make bathtime more enjoyable! Add epsom salts to the water, which are calming. Adding just a drop or two of food coloring won't dye your kids blue and adds a bit of silliness. Set your own expectations that there will be a mess, and sometimes messes are okay.