Co-regulation, The Explosive Child, and Rainy Day Magic 🌧️

 March 2025 NewsletterHi read,Spring is on the way, and we're already dreaming of warm summer camp adventures! Whether you're still bundled up or spotting signs of spring, we're making the most of the season. Hope you enjoy these March stories and r

March 2025 Newsletter Hi read, Spring is on the way, and we're already dreaming of warm summer camp adventures! Whether you're still bundled up or spotting signs of spring, we're making the most of the season. Hope you enjoy these March stories and resources! 💚 OT Tip-of-the-Month for More Joy & Ease in Daily Life When your child is having a big emotion, tantrum, or meltdown, and nothing seems to be working, try taking a deep breath. By staying calm and co-regulating, you help your child feel supported and safe, giving them the space to calm down and learn how to manage their emotions in the future. ☀️ Recommended Resource-of-the-Month: When kids struggle with big emotions or challenging behaviors, the usual discipline strategies don't always help. Dr. Ross Greene's Collaborative & Proactive Solutions (CPS) model shifts the focus from control to collaboration—working with kids to solve problems and build important life skills. His book, The Explosive Child, offers a compassionate, practical approach to understanding and supporting kids in a way that truly helps. Learn more at Lives in the Balance. 🌳 OKOT Story & Service Updates That rainy day magic! At Outdoor Kids, we play outside—rain or shine. A cold, rainy day in California turned into one of our groups' favorite sessions of the year! What started as wading through an unexpected knee-high stream quickly turned into full-blown puddle jumping, running through flooded fields, and splash contests. Even kids who usually shy away from getting wet were all in, grinning ear to ear. By the end, we were cold, soaked, and exhausted… and no one wanted to leave! OKOT Service Updates: California  We have just a few spots left for individual OT sessions with Ola, one of our OTs, in March.   Not sure if 1:1 OT is the right fit for your child? Schedule a free 15-minute inquiry call with Ola to learn more.   We have 1-2 spots left in the following California OKOT groups: Wednesday 3:30pm in Joaquin Miller 8-10 year olds Thursday 3:30pm in Tilden 7-8 year olds    Applications for CA Summer Camp & Fall Groups are now open! ☀️  We will be running 8 weeks of summer camp from June 9th-August 1st. All camp weeks will be held in Joaquin Miller Park, Mon-Fri., 9:00am-1:00pm. Fall groups are also open for applications.   Wisconsin Current groups are full, but applications for Madison fall groups are now open! We are planning to add two more groups, including a new location on the east side.   Applications for Madison summer camp are now open! We will offer 6 weeks of camp from June 30th-August 8th. Camp runs Mon-Fri., 9:00am-1:00pm in the following parks: June 30–July 11 in Owen Park July 14–25 in Lake Farm County Park July 28–August 8 in Token Creek County Park   If you have already applied, current applications are being reviewed and spots offered based on availability and needs of the child and group.    Cheers, Gabbi & all of us at OKOT Apply Now 2930 Domingo Avenue #1092 Berkeley, California 94705, USA Unsubscribe or Manage Preferences here. No hard feelings!