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Join Selina as we celebrate and honor the fierce women in our lives from which we draw inspiration and strength. During this mindful moment, we give homage to all the women before us and standing among us who continue to hold up half the sky with their love and contributions...
One Mama Realizes: My Child's Feelings Are About Her, Not Me
I had done everything right, and yet my nine-year-old daughter was having her version of a tantrum.
Why Sibling Rivalry is Good For Kids, And How Parents Can Make It Through
Sibling rivalry is common among households with more than one child, and the news that parents everywhere who are trying to mediate the madness long to hear is finally in: the behavior is normal, healthy, and useful.
Time-In ToolKit Helps Mom Realize: My Son's Behavior Is Normal And Healthy
This past fall, my then three-year-old (he just turned four) started preschool. I admittedly didn't do much research before we applied. t seemed like the thing to do in the neighborhood, and I assumed that all preschool programs were similar. We obviously couldn't have been more wrong.
Parenting Still Takes a Village, Here’s 5 Fresh Reasons Why
The all-too-familiar African proverb “It takes a village to raise a child” seems to be somewhat of a lost art in today’s modern world. The necessity for community is not only relevant in raising a child, but also in raising parents. When we realize one truth - that we don’t have...
Triggers: I Am Close To The Edge
The emotions that arise in the face of our triggers can actually be a gift, because they give us the opportunity to become aware of the parts of us asking to be. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to allow us to meet our triggers with awareness, curiosity,...
A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience
Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), behavior problems, anxiety, and depression are the most commonly diagnosed mental disorders in children. Even though today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress, and anxiety, only 1.6% of children in the U.S. meditate.
Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior
One day, when my son was three-years-old, he sat in a small plastic green chair in my hallway, tears streaming down his cheeks. He was in time-out again.
Transforming Toddler Table Tantrums
If you find yourself feeling the dinnertime blues when it comes to getting your child to eat, you are not alone. Here are 10 ways to transform toddler table tantrums.
Time-Ins Are Not A Punishment Nor A Reward
Do time-in's "reward" children for being bad? We wanted to strip this question down to the bare bones and address every facet of this misconception. Take a look.
One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child
This mama was able to respond instead of react in the face of her son's big tantrum by asking this one simple question.