The Blessing of Now
The tasks we need to get done, the clean house, the money we chase for the next bill, the wanting better, the material things in life, more of this and of more of that. None of it matters.
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Why Being A Perfect Parent Is Too Much
In the face of her daughter's meltdowns, this mama strived to be perfect by suppressing her own emotions. What she learned is that abandoning herself was a trauma response to her own childhood, and that what she and her daughter both needed was this ...
Raising Emotionally-Intelligent Boys: One Mom's Journey
What do you do when the world around you tells you that you are too sensitive?
Do you adapt to the social norms and shift who you are, or do you hush the noise of society to listen to your inner wisdom?
An Itch Saved My Life
Diagnosed with breast cancer at the age of 33, Dulci navigated treatment, working full time, and parenting her son. This is what she says others need to know, and it could save a life.
When Your Kids Are Not Listening: From Yelling To Connection
When your kids are not listening it can feel like your only tool is to yell. Here are some tips on how to shift from yelling to connection during times of misbehavior.
3 Ways Parenting Can Heal Your Childhood Wounds
When our own childhood contained stress and trauma, the developmentally-appropriate behaviors of our children can be a big trigger. Here are 3 ways to heal your childhood wounds through parenting.
Emotional Education Helps Woman Finds Self-Love After Childhood Accident
After being in a traumatic accident, I viewed the world differently than every other eleven-year-old. My brain didn’t adapt as well as my body, and I wondered, "What's wrong with me?" Then, I found the one thing that was lacking in my childhood: emotional education. Here's my journey.
Man Regulates Co-Worker Using Tools He Learned From His Daughters' Calming Corner
Kevin is a supervisor for the federal government and dad of two daughters, ages seven and six. In using a Calming Corner for his daughters at home, he gained tools that he later integrated with a co-worker during an escalated moment.
Mom Of Two Advocates For Her Neurodiverse Daughters
Natasha is a mama of two neurodiverse daughters and she has one big focus: teaching her girls social-emotional skills, not only to help them express themselves but to advocate for themselves.
Viral Video: Dad And Son Dress Up As Frozen's Elsa For Living Room Dance Party
When seeing how much his 4-year-old son, Dexter, loved "Frozen," Ørjan Burøe, a Norwegian comedian, purchased two Elsa costumes from Ebay, and the pair danced around the living room to "Let it Go." The video went viral.
Video Of Trader Joe's Employees Singing And Dancing To Stop Toddler Tantrum Goes Viral
When this toddler had a meltdown at checkout, these Winter Park, Florida Trader Joe's employees jumped into action with an impromptu dance party. The video goes viral.
