How to Use a Visual Timer to Help Your Child With Transitions By Jessica Rapp Irwin, OTR/L Founder of Rooted in Routine and mom of two Transitions are notoriously difficult for young children, so if your child is struggling, you are not
Autistic and Neurodivergent-Friendly Mindfulness Practices For autistic and neurodivergent individuals, stress, anxiety, sensory overload, and focus or sleep difficulties are common. While autistic and neurodivergent-friendly mindfulness practices can help, a one-size-fits-all approach is often unhelpful and can sometimes be harmful.
How to Use Visual Timers to Schedule Fun and Relaxation
Making Time for Play Can Be a Positive Influence in Your Day In the midst of our hectic schedules and endless to-do lists, it is all too easy to let play and relaxation fall by the wayside. However, neglecting these essential aspects
Three Classroom Management Strategies
Classroom management systems effectively manage children’s learning and behavior, sustain an orderly environment, enhance academic skills, and further social and emotional development. We know that effective teaching and learning cannot take place in a poorly managed classroom. Because this is
Morning Routines for School-Aged Children: Mindfulness Edition
At Time Timer, we know your morning routine sets the stage for the day ahead. It’s why Time Timer was originally designed – to help parents support their kids in getting to school on time! We’ve shared stress-free steps to a
Time Timer Visual Scheduler: Structuring Daily Routines
Summer is right around the corner and we are ready to enjoy! When school is out this summer, it’s important to relax and soak in family time, while maintaining routines. A lot can happen in an hour- and the Visual Scheduler is a helpful tool to plan your day. Let’s check out some ways to incorporate the Time Timer Visual Scheduler into your family’s activities.
Tame Your Inbox: Timer-Powered Strategies for Email Overload
For decades now, email has been a great tool for communication in technologically advanced societies. However, with the convenience of email comes the challenge of managing an overflowing inbox. Constantly checking and responding to emails can, of course, be overwhelming
Reduce Transition Trouble with Time Timer Visual Timers
Transitioning from activity to activity and especially transitioning from a preferred activity ie. screen time to a non-preferred activity, ie getting dressed and ready for school, can be a challenge for any child. However, those with Autism may struggle even more to find the motivation to complete mundane everyday tasks. Many Autistic kids and teens struggle with executive functioning, including time management, or have a dual diagnosis of ADHD. Therefore having tools ready to go for transitions at school and home is essential.
Is it Won’t or Can’t?
“My kid won’t do his homework.” “My kid won’t finish her chores.” “My kid won’t tell me how their day was after school.” “My kid won’t just do what I ask, when I ask.” I hear these things from parents
Executive Dysfunction and How Time Timer Can Support
Learn about executive function, signs of executive function, and how to support executive function with processes, practices, and tools to manage the day-to-day. What is Executive Function? Executive function refers to a set of key skills that describe complex processes