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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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Turning Around Negative Self-Talk This School Year
By: Dr. Sarah Haas 🟡 🔴 🟢 🔵 🟣 Kids are back in school and may be experiencing a mix of emotions about it. Many parents share...
Dr. Sarah
Aug 256 min read
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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
Aug 174 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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