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co-regulation
A public tantrum doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker, but rather a learning moment in the broad scope of a day together. We can let children know with our words and actions that, wherever we are, emotions are safe to feel. Sometimes we can decrease the likelihood of a meltdown. Here...
Manage Your Emotions, And Your Child's Too: Interview With Suzanne Tucker
You can actually be yelling at your child and be mindful. If you notice that you're yelling... pause, and celebrate. You say to yourself, 'I'm yelling, and I noticed I'm yelling' and then take a deep breath. Now you have some power. to do something different, but not if you're busy beating yourself...
5 Things To Do When Your Child Doesn't Want To Go To The Calming Corner
With all of my daughter’s meltdowns, I began to wonder if we were going to survive age three. Everything was a big deal or a drawn-out process, my requests were met with “no” and my no's were met with hitting, kicking, and screaming.
6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins
If you are having trouble implementing time-ins in your home, or you are wondering if this is right for your family, we have some tips to help bring the science and connection into everyday life. Just remember,it is your love and your relationships with children that bring our time-in tools...
Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child
Remember, there is a little one wanting to be parented inside of you, too.
When Your Child Fears The Coronavirus: 8 Tips for Taming Anxiety
As a parent, what do you do when your child has fears that feel out of their control - things like viral outbreaks and global warming? Learn 8 tips for taming fears and anxieties through connection.
What Co-Regulation Looks Like
A young child is so frustrated and overwhelmed that she just hit her big sister. As the adult responsible for managing this moment, how can you navigate this? Will co-regulation fix this?