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Why you and your child keep getting stuck

Sometimes it’s not just your child. And it’s not just you either. It’s the dynamic between the two of you. You might notice moments like this: You keep asking your child to do something…and they keep resisting. The more you push, the more they push back or freeze. It can be so frustrating, lik...

by Noriko Abenojar — Apr 16, 2026 child behavior emotional regulation parent child relationship parenting social skills

When Summer Builds Real-Life Skills

As you start mapping out camps, vacations, and childcare, this is also the perfect time to intentionally build a few real-life skills into your summer rhythm. I want to share something I did when my kids were younger. I picked two weeks each summer and called it “Mommy Camp”. This did not necessa...

by Noriko Abenojar — Apr 02, 2026 confidence building activities for kids executive functioning activities for kids hands on learning for kids life skills for children parenting tips for summer parenting with intention practical life skills for teens real life skills for kids summer learning at home summer parenting ideas summer skill building teaching independence over summer

Is Spring Affecting Your Child’s Mood and Friendships?

Around this time of year, some parents start noticing small changes in their children. Bedtime becomes harder. Emotions can feel unpredictable. Friendships can feel a little more complicated. Energy is up and down. And sometimes the explanation is seasonal. Spring brings several changes that ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Mar 19, 2026 allergies day light savings time dehydration emotional regulation friendships parenting tips seasonal changes spring behavior spring changes

When Play Levels Up, Friendships Follow

*I am using an example of kids 'playing' but this also applies for older kids or adults. Often, play can look great on the outside. Two kids are talking. They are laughing. They are doing something near each other. That is a good start. But if you slow down and take a closer look, you might ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Mar 05, 2026 friendship skills for children helping kids connect with peers how kids build friendships how play builds friendships improving children's play interactions parenting tips for friendships social coaching for kids social development in children social skills for kids teaching kids to collaborate

Growth Moves at the Speed of Trust

Recently, I was nominated to be featured in Bold Journey. I’ll share the link again below, but first I want to tell you about a moment that has stayed with me all these years. As I was answering the questions, I found myself thinking about it again. Back in 2010, my first year I opened Social...

by Noriko Abenojar — Feb 19, 2026 bold-journey-feature newsletter newsletter-growth-moves-at-the-speed-of-trust parenting-redefined trust-based-growth

Turning Big Worries Into Emotional Mini-Steps (one card at a time)

If you grew up in the era of notebooks, textbooks, and very full backpacks, chances are high you used the trusty 3×5 index card well. Flashcards, anyone? Today, we’re bringing it back.Not for studying.For emotional mini-steps. At Parenting REdefined, we are always finding ways to break big t...

Feb 05, 2026 anxiety support for children breaking down big feelings emotional mini steps emotional regulation tools for kids helping kids process worries parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined parenting strategies for overwhelm visual supports for children

Supporting your child's friendship growth — one week at a time

Happy New Year! ~ Scroll down for your Friendship Readiness Calendar, free for you, the Parenting REdefined community for a limited time ~ I hope your 2026 is off to a good start, easing back into routines and feeling a little more grounded after the holidays. As we step into the new year, I w...

by Noriko Abenojar — Jan 09, 2026 child confidence building connection based parenting emotional regulation parenting friendship readiness friendship skills for kids neurodivergent kids parenting neurodivergent children parenting strategies for adhd parenting strategies for autism positive parenting tools sensory friendly parenting social emotional learning at home social skills for kids

A Year in Review : REdefining Parenting in 2025

Before I take a short winter break, I want to send you this message. For those of you I have not met in person, I trust that you’ve been doing what the parents in our Parenting Redefined community do so well: showing up learning finding your way through the messy, meaningful moments of raising ...

by Noriko Abenojar — Dec 18, 2025 connection-based-parenting emotional-development parenting-community parenting-redefined parenting-reflection redefining-parenting year-in-review

Pack the Kids, the Casserole, and the Social Battery Charging Station

There is a certain kind of stress that shows up right before a party. ✔️The kids are dressed.✔️You are holding the casserole.✔️And you are already bracing for what might happen. Will my child get overwhelmed?Will we need to leave early?Will I end the night thinking, I should have brought somethi...

Dec 11, 2025 child emotional regulation strategies helping kids at parties neurodivergent child social support parenting neurodivergent kids preparing kids for social events sensory breaks for kids social battery charging station social battery for kids social overwhelm in children social skills support for children

Connection Starts with You (especially Thanksgiving week)

Next week, many of us will be surrounded by family, or at least, your child will be home from school. For parents of neurodivergent children, young and grown, family connection isn’t just about bonding. It’s how kids build the emotional foundation for friendships and confidence in the world. I...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 20, 2025 calm parenting child development communication skills emotional regulation family connection friendship skills neurodivergent children parenting parenting redefined social emotional learning

The 3 Words That Turn a Compliment Into a Coachable Moment

Let's continue on with our Gratitude Month Series. Free Parent-Teacher Conference Guide (2025 Edition) [GET HERE]. With this in hand, you will walk into your meeting feeling calm, focused, and ready to ask questions that highlight the importance of child/teacher connections. This week, I want to...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 13, 2025 autism and adhd parenting strategies child confidence building emotional regulation parenting parenting communication skills parenting neurodivergent kids parenting with gratitude positive feedback for kids social emotional learning for parents social skills development

Parent-Teacher Conference Guide 2025: Make Every Minute Count

I'm kicking off the Gratitude Series in November with a free guide for parents today...and a limited time extra discount for those who read all the way to the end! 💜 Have an older child? Don’t skip this! These reflection questions still help you set goals for their social and emotional growth th...

by Noriko Abenojar — Nov 06, 2025 calm parenting co-regulation emotional regulation friendship navigator discount friendship skills noriko abenojar parent communication parent teacher conference parenting neurodivergent kids parenting redefined parenting skills parenting tools slowing down speech social emotional growth

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