Articles in Mandy Cowley

Neurodiversity & Educational Inclusion: Teaching Your Typically Developing Child about Difference

on September 12, 2017

Difference in our brain development is just another variation of what it looks like to be human- not so different than us being different heights or having different shades of skin. ... Read full article

Getting Started with Mindfulness for Kids

on September 20, 2017

You will notice the awareness you are teaching in these structured moments is carrying over into your child’s everyday life. The ability to slow down and be more aware will help them navigate relationships, school, and tough emotions more effectively... Read full article

Making Your Own Dreams and Goals a Priority

on October 09, 2017

After a few soul sucking years of saying “maybe one day” and getting through the toddler years, I couldn’t pretend that I didn’t have these dreams anymore. I went back to the drawing board to figure out how to make my own goals & dreams a priority.... Read full article

Addressing Problem Behavior: The Importance of Emotional Literacy

on September 05, 2017

Yet, no matter what we tried, he always seemed to revert back to his old ways- big, loud, totally not okay, absolutely embarrassing ways. Just when I thought I was going to lose my ever-loving mind, I attended a training on emotional literacy.... Read full article