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Thriving as a Working Mom

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Thriving as a Working Mom

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 02 2021
How do you thrive as a working mom? The answer may just be in pie (and we aren't talking chocolate silk or lemon meringue here). 
Help! My Child Prefers My Partner, Not Me

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Help! My Child Prefers My Partner, Not Me

by Ashley Patek on Sep 01 2021
What do you do when your child prefers one parent over the other? Here are tools for both the preferred and non-preferred parent. Spoiler alert: This is developmental, temporary and is nothing you are doing wrong.
We Don't Do Equal In This House

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End Sibling Rivalry And Bring Peace Into Your Home

by Ashley Patek on Aug 24 2021
Siblings are natural competitors for attachment, bidding for our love and attention. Here's 3 Parenting Do's and Don'ts when it comes to sibling relationships. 
Helping Your Child With The Tough Transition Back To School

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Helping Your Child With The Tough Transition Back To School

by Ashley Patek on Aug 18 2021
Children bring so many different emotions to the first week of school: excitement and anticipation, fear and wonder. The change may lead to increased meltdowns and/or regressions. Make the transition less overwhelming with these 5 tools. 
What Motherhood Has Taught Me

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The 12 Things I Now Know As A Mother

by Ashley Patek on Aug 16 2021
Parenthood is the ultimate journey - not only in getting to know our children but in growing (and testing) ourselves, too. I have learned so much in my years of mommin’, and here are just a few. Maybe you can relate, too …
Behavior is A Symptom, Not The Problem

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Behavior is A Symptom, Not The Problem

by Ashley Patek on Aug 16 2021
Behavior is a symptom, not the problem. And when we focus solely on the symptom, the problems causing these behaviors remain unsolved, and they stack up. So, how do we transform challenging behaviors at home and in the classroom?
Collecting Moments Watching Our Toddlers Grow Into Teens

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Collecting Moments Watching Our Toddlers Grow Into Teens

by Rebecca Eanes on Aug 12 2021
One mama urges, "Bring awareness to your moments. Collect them even though most of them will eventually fade away and be forgotten, because each one leaves its mark. And even when the mind can no longer recall it, it doesn’t matter because that moment has become you."
Consequences For When My Child Misbehaves

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Consequences For When My Child Misbehaves

by Ashley Patek on Aug 12 2021
We all want to raise kind and empathetic humans. And when our children fail to pick up their toys, do their homework, or listen to our requests, our instinct is to issue a consequence. But what type of consequences work?
5 Calming Strategies To Do With Your Kids

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5 Calming Strategies To Do With Your Kids

by Ashley Patek on Aug 11 2021
We’ve all been there before, face to face with our child, locking horns, emotions escalating (both yours and theirs). What do you do? Here are 5 calming strategies to do with your child to bridge the gap from being at odds to being on the same team.
Why Is My Child Behaving This Way?

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Why Is My Child Behaving This Way?

by Ashley Patek on Aug 09 2021
Power struggles ... meltdowns ... defiance. Here's what's causing your child's behavior and tools for transforming it.   
Navigating Transitions

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Navigating Transitions

by Suzanne Tucker on Aug 06 2021
Where in your life are you in transition right now? Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to pause and focus on the transitions we are in, and the transitions our children are going through, too.
Getting Your Child To Listen Without Commands And Demands

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Getting Your Child To Listen Without Commands And Demands

by Ashley Patek on Aug 06 2021
Want your child to listen without having to nag, command or demand? Follow these 5 tips.
It’s Development, Not Defiance

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It’s Development, Not Defiance

by Rebecca Eanes on Aug 04 2021
We are so accustomed to parenting being a struggle. We expect it. We deal with it. We fight back and forth for control. But what if I told you that their behavior was not defiance but development. Here are 3 tools to help your child grow their emotional regulation and impulse control muscles. 
How To Parent Respectfully And Set Boundaries

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Setting Boundaries With Your Strong-Willed Child

by Ashley Patek on Aug 04 2021
Boundaries often feel hard to set and harder to stick to, especially in parenting. Learn how to set boundaries that are clear and consistent while also validating your child's wants and desires with these 6 tools. 
Ask Andrew: Finding Ways To Motivate

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Ask Andrew: Finding Ways To Motivate

by Andrew Patterson on Aug 02 2021
Andrew answers today's question: I am working with a family that struggles to motivate their son to practice the application of new skills. Any advice on how to discuss the importance of things or improve motivation? This kiddo is highly intelligent and strong-willed.
Practicing Transitions To Reduce Meltdowns

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Practicing Transitions To Reduce Meltdowns

by Ashley Patek on Jul 29 2021
Children are concrete learners and often thrive off of predictability, so it can be hard for them to pivot, especially when the request is to move from a preferred activity to a less preferred task. Here are 5 tools to help children with transitions. 
School Culture Affects Black Student Achievement

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School Culture Affects Black Student Achievement

by Selina Armstrong on Jul 28 2021
As students prepare to return to school this fall, there are many things for parents and educators to consider. We are still in the midst of a pandemic and living in an environment where racial disparities are being brought to the forefront where they can no longer be swept under the rug to be ignored, tolerated, or forgotten.  
Ask Andrew: Finding Your People

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Ask Andrew: Finding Your People

by Andrew Patterson on Jul 26 2021
Andrew answers today's question: My 14 year-old daughter with autism doesn’t get invited to things and gets mad at her 6 year-old sister because of jealousy, I think. What can I do to help her with this?
Sometimes It's Hard, And That Isn't A Failure

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Sometimes It's Hard, And That Isn't A Failure

by Guest Author on Jul 22 2021
We cannot shield our children from stress, heartache, and pain, especially as they grow older. And we can't protect them from mental illness. But we can provide them attachment and love them through it.
Post-Pandemic Schools Need More Than Academics

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Post-Pandemic Schools Need More Than Academics

by Traci Esposito on Jul 22 2021
Post-pandemic children have a lot to adjust to. And there is no cookie-cutter response because the mental health of our children is not one-dimensional. There is a spectrum of feelings and emotional stress taking a seat in the classroom this year. Here are some tools for nurturing social-emotional learning (SEL).