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The Synaptic Connection

In those Active Minds, the synapse is a place where information is shared. This is a blog serves as a network for sharing information; information aimed at providing education, different perspectives, parenting hacks, and new things teachers and school counselors can try in the classroom. Hence, this blog serves as a synaptic connection.
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Getting Ahead of School Refusal in Children
By: Dr. Sarah Haas 🟡 🔴 🟢 🔵 🟣 School refusal isn’t always as obvious as a child flat-out refusing to get in the car. It can...
Dr. Sarah
3 days ago4 min read
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Back-to-School Sleep Tips for Kids: Help Your Child Get Good Sleep
Practical back-to-school sleep tips for kids. Learn routines, calming activities, and ways to help children fall asleep independently
Dr. Sarah
Aug 126 min read
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Are Your Classes Online? Set Yourself Up For Success For Virtual Learning!
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Taking classes during the year of COVID-19 is not easy. I was teaching at a college last semester when schools shut...
Dr. Sarah
Jul 29, 202011 min read
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"Fawning" & How It Relates To Parenting The Spirited Child
By Dr. Sarah Haas * About 6 months ago, I saw a new concept pop up on my Facebook feed: "Fawning". This was not a concept I was familiar...
Dr. Sarah
Jul 27, 20204 min read
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Summer 2020 Activities for Children - How to Make the Most of Your *Post-Pandemic Shutdown* Summer
How can you make the most out of your child's summer? Here are some things to think about!
Dr. Sarah
Jun 12, 20209 min read
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Reasons Your Child Has To Be Proud
Dr. Sarah Haas * You may be sitting back noticing behaviors that your child does that makes you feel PROUD of them. Maybe they helped...
Dr. Sarah
Apr 28, 20204 min read
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"Stop it!" Why Children's Negative Behaviors Might Not Be So Bad
By Dr. Sarah Haas * It can be so frustrating when your child doesn't do what you've asked them to do. Worse yet--when they do the...
Dr. Sarah
Apr 27, 20202 min read
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Parenting In The Face of COVID-19 - You Are Not Failing Your Children
By Dr. Sarah Haas * When you think about who the heroes are of this pandemic, you likely envision the brave medical professionals that...
Dr. Sarah
Apr 13, 20206 min read
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Parenting in the Face of the COVID-19 Pandemic (& How To Do It)
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Parents, please first read this validation piece here: https://www.centerforactiveminds.com/post/parenting-in-the-fac...
Dr. Sarah
Apr 9, 202013 min read
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Don't Sweat the Stress! (And How Not To!)
By Dr. Sarah Haas* What if you trusted yourself and your body's physical responses to situations? What if your physical manifestations of...
Dr. Sarah
Aug 25, 20195 min read
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How Do I Teach My Child To Be More Organized?
By Dr. Sarah Haas & Mara Clements* Mara & Dr. Haas had the privilege to provide an educational presentation at the Manheim Township...
Dr. Sarah
Jul 31, 20199 min read
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Why Is Parenting So Hard?!
By Dr. Sarah Haas * "I wish my child came with a manual!" Let's pretend that as your child is developing from zygote, to embryo, to...
Dr. Sarah
Jul 25, 20195 min read
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How To Raise Children with Healthy Self-Esteem
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Self-esteem is how we feel about ourselves at our core. Although events may happen in our lives that make us feel...
Dr. Sarah
Jul 15, 201911 min read
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Summer Activities for Kids
By Dr. Sarah Haas * It's summer time! This means that our kiddos get a well deserved break from learning in a formal setting with a...
Dr. Sarah
Jun 14, 20196 min read
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How To Deal With Inappropriate Behaviors in Kids
By Dr. Sarah Haas * As parents, it can be really easy to get frustrated with our children. When you're frustrated, it can be easy to take...
Dr. Sarah
Mar 17, 20196 min read
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How To Set Up An Effective Reward System For Your Child
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Providing rewards for good, appropriate behavior. A good parenting trick or an ugly rabbit hole? If your child will...
Dr. Sarah
Mar 17, 20196 min read
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How To Parent...Like a Boss!
By Dr. Sarah Haas * No, really! Think about your favorite boss. What were they like? Were they warm and understanding? Positive and...
Dr. Sarah
Mar 17, 20193 min read
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How Anxiety Is The Worst Bully You Will Ever Have
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Feeling stressed. Feeling overwhelmed. Worrying a lot. Anxiety. Even just hearing these words can feel uncomfortable....
Dr. Sarah
Mar 7, 20193 min read
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How To Get Your Kids To Do What You Want Them To...Without Asking!
By Dr. Sarah Haas * Imagine this scenario: You came home from a long day of work, you're tired, and perhaps counting down the minutes...
Dr. Sarah
Feb 27, 20196 min read
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How to Help Your Child Express and Understand Grief
By Dr. Sarah Haas * You get the phone call. THE call. The one you knew was going to happen, but dreaded it's coming. Or the call you did...
Dr. Sarah
Feb 26, 20194 min read
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