Tips For Back To School!

Tips for parents and teachers on how to help support the child the first week back to school. The parents can help by starting the routine before school starts and the teachers and can support the child by giving as much information to the parents to prime the child before the first day of school on expectations. Since some children haven’t been in school breaking down some of the classroom rules can be helpful. Here are some tips for your students and child!

Vanessa Kahlon
The Little Things

When you have a mentor who takes you under their wings as their own child, this is what happens! Let go of the ego and only think of the child, a school is born, KFS School. This podcast is for a special woman, Janina Nadaner MFT, who stayed true to her beliefs and kept going even when when things felt beyond difficult.

Vanessa Kahlon
Teaching Life Skills Through Art

How you can teach life skills with tie-dye! This tie-dye art project I did with my students at KFS School supported the child working on their fine motor skills, turn taking, social skills, and life skills at home. The tie- dye party kit you can find at JOANN Fabrics (Tulip Tie-Dye Party Kit) and the Gildan t-shirts. So much FUN! #ad #disclaimer #handmadewithJOANN

Vanessa Kahlon
It's Not Always The Child

Are you tired of hearing your child had another incident with a friend or a teacher? Sometimes, it is the environment and NOT the child. Learn more here on this podcast “It's NOT Always The Child”

Vanessa Kahlon
KFS School at Brady Therapeutic Riding At SF Zoo

Learn about the experience KFS School kids had at Brady Therapeutic Riding doing equine therapy. This was a wonderful opportunity for the kids to learn social skills, build confidence, and learn social emotional learning all in a couple hours! A must listen!

Vanessa Kahlon
Teaching Social Skills

Do you have a child who you are always telling them to stop doing something when they are with their friends such as taking things from them? Or do you get stressed going to the park due to behaviors? This podcast is for you! Learn about the “Rewind” method!

Vanessa Kahlon
Navigating the Kindergarten Experience

Navigating the Kindergarten Experience with Karla Cianci, Site Director at the Helen Diller Family Preschool of the JCCSF. Find ways to support your child as you are looking for the perfect fit for kindergarten and beyond!

Vanessa Kahlon
It Takes Two!

Understanding what the child is feeling by putting yourself in a situation where you would feel that way. For me it was zip lining with my fear of heights and needing to ask for help!

Vanessa Kahlon
How To Teach A Social Story

Learn how to make a social story when teaching children a certain skill set such as expectations in the classroom, taking a break, and/or self helps skills!

Vanessa Kahlon
Tips To Go Back To School For The Anxious Child

Is your child feeling anxious to go back to school? Find ways to support your child for the first day of school after they have been home for over a year with the pandemic. The more support you give the child the more secure they will be and successful!

Vanessa Kahlon