For a lot of sensory kids, I've found that words don’t work if they don’t match what the body is feeling. Saying “I’m okay” when your body feels overwhelmed? Ridiculous. I've been working on phrases that meet the body where it is: “I can trust myself. My body gives me clues, and I’m learning how to listen.” This kind of language helps kids slow down, notice what’s happening, and feel a little more in control. That’s what supports flexibility—whether it’s with food, noise, textures, or transitions. This is actually a big part of what I’m talking about in the Raising Confident Kids in an Overstimulated World summit—how the nervous system has to come first before strategies (like affirmations) can actually work. The summit starts tomorrow and there are 30+ speakers covering emotional regulation, parenting, and what actually works for today’s kids. If this way of thinking about behavior feels different, you’ll want to be there. 👉 What does “overwhelmed” look like for your children?

You know those moments… ✔️Leaving the park ✔️Turning off the iPad ✔️Starting something new And suddenly it’s a whole thing. Big emotions Refusal Or a full shutdown And you’re left thinking…“Why is this so hard?” We know: Transitions aren’t just about behavior. They’re about how quickly your child’s body is being asked to shift. From one thing… to another From one expectation… to the next And for a lot of kids, that shift is happening faster than their nervous system can keep up with. So what you’re seeing might look like: • resistance • big reactions • or shutting down completely Not because they won’t… but because their body isn’t ready yet. It’s really easy to focus on getting through the transition. But what often helps more is supporting your child before and during the shift. That might look like: • a simple heads up (even just a minute or two) • slowing things down instead of rushing • keeping the next step really predictable • staying close and helping their body feel supported through it When the transition feels more manageable in their body… you’ll usually see less pushback. This isn’t about finding the perfect strategy. It’s about helping your child feel safe enough to move from one thing to the next. 💬 I’m curious—what transitions feel the hardest right now? If this weekend felt like a lot… you’re not the only one feeling that way. So many of the challenges around transitions and big emotions come back to the nervous system. That’s exactly what I’m talking about in my upcoming session for the Raising Confident Kids in an Overstimulated World free summit— April 14-16: How movement, rhythm, and the body play a huge role in helping kids shift and regulate. It’s simple, practical, and maybe not what you’ve been told before 💗 👉 Sign up for the summit here (I’m an affiliate for this summit—if you decide to upgrade, I may receive a small commission, at no extra cost to you)

Our favorite time is coming up soon, when we get a chance to connect with you and talk about how things are going in your centers. We want to hear from you about all of the things... how are staff meetings going? How is staff retention? Parent-teacher conferences? Anything and everything, we're here to problem solve and support you. What do you need right now? See you in the Preschool Director Network on Wednesday at 12:30 pm.

We’ve been a little quiet here lately, and we wanted to share the reason. Katherine’s husband recently passed away. As you can imagine, this has been an incredibly tender and difficult time for her and her family. We’ve taken a short pause to give space for grieving, rest, and being together. We’re so grateful for this community — for your patience, your understanding, and the way you hold space not just for children, but for the adults who care for them too. It means more than you know. We’ll be back soon, and we’re thankful to be part of a community that understands the importance of connection — especially in hard seasons.

Tomorrow is our Collaboration Corner live call at 1pm. We'd love to see you there and get to know all of you. If you have a question or a topic you'd like to discuss, please fill out the question form. To find it, go to the Classroom tab above, click the "start here" lesson, and find it under the Collaboration Corner page. While you're there, take a peek at The Ultimate Preschool Playbook introduction video! Looking forward to chatting tomorrow! Have a great day!