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Channel Your Inner Beyoncé

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Channel Your Inner Beyoncé

by Suzanne Tucker on Mar 05 2021
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 as we honor those parts of ourselves, too. 
One Mama Realizes: My Child's Feelings Are About Her, Not Me

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One Mama Realizes: My Child's Feelings Are About Her, Not Me

by Ashley Patek on Mar 03 2021
I had done everything right, and yet my nine-year-old daughter was having her version of a tantrum. And then I realized her emotion wasn't about me ... it was about her. Here is how I helped her process her emotions. 
Why Sibling Rivalry is Good For Kids, And How Parents Can Make It Through

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Why Sibling Rivalry is Good For Kids, And How Parents Can Make It Through

by Ashley Patek on Mar 02 2021
Experts say that sibling rivalry can nurture emotional intelligence, boost social skills, and that children can learn complex lessons about communication, problem-solving, impulse control, and conflict resolution. Here is why siblings argue and what parents can do to help.
Time-In ToolKit Helps Mom Realize: My Sons' Behavior Is Normal And Healthy

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Time-In ToolKit Helps Mom Realize: My Son's Behavior Is Normal And Healthy

by Guest Author on Feb 24 2021
This mom feared something was wrong with her three-year-old child. And then she realized that his behavior was a sign of healthy brain development. 
Parenting Still Takes a Village, Here’s 5 Fresh Reasons Why

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Parenting Still Takes a Village, Here’s 5 Fresh Reasons Why

by Ashley Patek on Feb 23 2021
When we realize one truth - that we don’t have to do it all, all of the time, we buttress our child’s social and emotional development right alongside our own. 
Triggers: I Am Close To The Edge

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Triggers: I Am Close To The Edge

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 19 2021
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, and compassion.
A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience

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A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience

by Ashley Patek on Feb 18 2021
Even though today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress, and anxiety, only 1.6% of children in the U.S. meditate. Here are the benefits of meditation on the developing brain and how parents can practice meditation with kids at every age. 
Affirming Ourselves

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Affirming Ourselves

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 05 2021
Selina helps us slip into a positive mindset through affirmations. 
Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

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Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

by Guest Author on Feb 04 2021
When time-outs didn't work, this mom turned to three things, and it stopped her child's misbehavior.
Transforming Toddler Table Tantrums

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Transforming Toddler Table Tantrums

by Ashley Patek on Feb 03 2021
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

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Time-Ins Are Not A Punishment Nor A Reward

by Ashley Patek on Jan 27 2021
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. Read more. 
One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child

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One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child

by Ashley Patek on Jan 21 2021
This mama was able to respond instead of reacting in the face of her son's big tantrum by asking this one simple question.
6 Ways To Deal With A Public Tantrum (Or Prevent Them Altogether)

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6 Ways To Deal With A Public Tantrum (Or Prevent Them Altogether)

by Ashley Patek on Jan 15 2021
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 are six helpful factors to consider:
Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 2

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Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 2

by Ashley Patek on Jan 09 2021
Sensory diets are one way to incorporate alerting or calming sensory activities to regulate the nervous system, and because every child is unique, so too is every sensory diet. Here are 9 things to consider when designing a sensory diet: 
Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 1

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Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 1

by Ashley Patek on Jan 06 2021
Learn about your child's sensory system and how dysregulation leads to big emotions. Here are some tools to alert or calm your kiddo's nervous system to help regulate big feelings and behavior. 
Mom and daughter connecting

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 How My Five-Year-Old Taught Me Empathy

by Selina Armstrong on Dec 30 2020
This year, as parents we have had to level up our game as we navigate a global pandemic, racial injustices being brought to the forefront, civil unrest and so much more. At any one given moment, it’s hard to know whether I am thriving or just getting by. My daughter’s kindness came on a day where I was just skating by.
6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins

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6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins

by Ashley Patek on Dec 12 2020
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. 
Self-care

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Please Stop Telling Me How To Do Self-Care

by Ashley Patek on Dec 07 2020
Read as this mama shares how to become empowered by self-care rather than viewing it as a "to-do" in an already hectic world. 
Mom uses Generation Mindful Tools with sons

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Mama Of Two Neurodiverse Sons Uses ToolKit To Nurture Their Unique Minds

by Guest Author on Dec 05 2020
We love reading stories about how our tools are living for families in their homes. Here’s a story that came in from mama Kelley Rufkahr with her children Wyatt, age six, and Emmett, age four. 
Celebrating Being An Imperfect Mom

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How I Celebrate Being An Imperfect Mom

by Ashley Patek on Dec 03 2020
I closed the car door with my foot as I tiptoed my son’s birthday cupcakes inside.