Parenting REdefined Newsletter

Empowering you with tools to foster social and emotional growth in your children with neurodiversity. An online resource and announcements for upcoming digital workshops will be announced here!

Starting the Year with Emotional Resilience

Reminder: all past newsletters can be viewed at www.NorikoAbenojar.com Happy New Year Everyone! What is Emotional Resilience? Emotional resilience is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage emotions, even when faced with life's challenges. Children who are emotionally resilient tend to...

by Noriko Abenojar — Jan 12, 2025 emotional resilience greatness parenting

WINTER BREAK BINGO!

Gamify Social and Emotional Learning and Have Fun with Your Kids. (link below) Winter break is fast approaching, and with it comes the chance to bond, reflect, and grow as a family. To make this time even more fun, I’ve created two Bingo cards focused on building essential skills: Emotions a...

by Noriko Abenojar — Dec 16, 2024 break cooperation emotional gamify learning social winter

Is Your System Set Up to Increase Independence or Dependence in Your Child?

1) Am "I" the System? 2) If I’m not present, does the system support my child in completing this task, or does it rely on me being there? Every parent wants their child to develop independence, but without realizing it, some "systems" we set up at home may increase dependence instead. When pa...

by Noriko Abenojar — Dec 09, 2024 avoid power struggles creating a positive system independence

Emotional Regulation Through the Holidays

The holidays bring opportunities to connect with family and create special memories, but they can also be overwhelming for kids and parents. Here are three strategies with examples to help your family navigate the holidays. Focus on the basics:a) In preparation: What can you do to maintain bas...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 24, 2024 emotional regulation thanksgiving

Understanding the Dangers of Roblox and Other Online Platforms

In October 2024, a chilling report by Hindenburg Research* ignited the conversation about the online safety of children using the popular game platform Roblox. Roblox is a gaming platform that allows you to play user-created games or create games through Roblox Studio. The report labels Roblox...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 17, 2024 danger online roblox social skills

Welcome to Parenting REdefined

Hello!! Thank you for joining me on this transformative journey in parenting. My name is Noriko Abenojar, and I’m thrilled to share my passion for empowering parents to foster social and emotional growth in their children with neurodivergence.

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 11, 2024 newsletter parenting redefined welcome

BE READY for Parent-Teacher Conferences!

Want to read past newsletters? No problem! Visit www.NorikoAbenojar.com and enter your email under the Newsletter tab. Hello Parenting REdefined Community, As fall parent-teacher conferences approach, it’s a perfect opportunity to connect with your child and their teacher to discuss their g...

Nov 11, 2024 504 plan goals iep parent teacher conferences recess social and emotional social skills

Fall Back to Better Sleep: Sleep help ideas for kids & teens

The dreaded daylights savings for most--whether we are falling back or springing forward, we cannot escape the disruption of sleep. I want to share a list of strategies and products that may help you through these twice yearly pain in the rear for parents. INCLUDED in this newsletter: 1) Sle...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 03, 2024 daylight savings electronic use at night noise machine physical activity progressive muscle relaxation sleep apps sleep help sleep hygiene

2 Months into the school year---Let's do a friendship check!

Dear Parents, It's hard to believe we're already two months into the new school year! I know that this time of year brings a mix of emotions, especially as we reflect on how our kids have adapted socially. For children with neurodivergence, the social landscape can be particularly challenging—and...

by Noriko Abenojar — Oct 27, 2024 friendships social skills development