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An open letter to you, my toddler: "I get It."

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An open letter to you, my toddler: "I get It."

by Suzanne Tucker on Sep 14 2019
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I get it. I get all of it. The screams, the tears, the tantrums. Your bottom lip drops and your eyes brim with emotions. Sometimes you even turn away from me. That one rips my heart in two. Then the sun will peek through and the smiles will come...
child behavioral charts

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Why Using A Behavior Chart Is Ineffective

by Ashley Patek on Aug 14 2019
Before you decide to add to or continue using behavioral management charts, let's take a closer look at the undesirable side-effects. Read more.
emember what it was like to be a little person

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I Can Be Who I Needed

by Alex Petrou on Jan 05 2019
If you were to think back to who or what you really needed as a kid, what would that be?  
I am a team player

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I Am A Team Player

by Alex Petrou on Nov 17 2018
Are we raising a generation of pansies? The short answer is 110% no. We don't have to be scared of children with big feelings.Big feelings can be a gift.
Truth is bright, truth feels light. Truth leads me where I want to go.

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Truth is Bright, Truth Feels Light. Truth Leads Me Where I Want To Go.

by Julie Hohe on Nov 03 2018
Feelings Friday #28: Truth is bright, truth feels light. Truth leads me where I want to go.
Sing, sing a song

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Sing, Sing a Song. Any Song.

by Alex Petrou on Oct 20 2018
Let's SING! Join me and let's see if we can find the fun in the chaos. Together.
ways to calm the body

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To Calm My Body, I Breathe Deep, Gentle Breaths and Pretend to Blow Out A Candle

by Alex Petrou on Oct 12 2018
To calm my body, I breathe deep, gentle breaths and pretend to blow out a candle. Join me as we talk through the not often talked about facets of resilience and the places we get stopped along the way.
I trust the world and let love in

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I Trust The World and Let Love In.

by Alex Petrou on Sep 21 2018
This week's video mantra is a powerful one, all about what happens in our bodies when we feel SAFE and what happens when we help children feel safe in the world as well. Feeling safe...this is where true learning begins.
I show my love, I am a friend

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I Show My Love, I Am A Friend.

by Alex Petrou on Sep 14 2018
Feelings Friday #21 - I show my love, I am a friend. Today we bust up a big myth holding us back from connecting fully with our kiddos, namely, that if we are friends with our children that we can't have boundaries or discipline them.  xo  Founder, Generation Mindful Generation Mindful creates tools, toys, and programs that nurturing emotional intelligence, connecting the generations playfully. Click here for weekly inspirations.
I am perfect just the way I am

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I Am Perfect Just The Way I Am

by Alex Petrou on Sep 07 2018
Feelings Friday #20: I am perfect just the way I am. A tribute to the late Fred Rogers, soft focus and the SnuggleBuddies gang.  xo 
I am safe and secure

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I Am Safe and Secure

by Alex Petrou on Aug 31 2018
Feelings Friday #19 - I am safe and secure On carving out our own little safe places... xo Founder, Generation Mindful _____________ Generation Mindful creates tools, toys, and programs that nurture emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline. Join us and receive joy in your inbox each week.
Creative Way to Reinforce the Sort of "Connected" Leadership

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Creative Way to Reinforce the Sort of "Connected" Leadership

by Alex Petrou on Aug 24 2018
This week's mantra is "I am a leader!!!", because each of us is called to lead in our own way...from the inside out.  
I am surrounded by love

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I Am Surrounded By Love.

by Alex Petrou on Aug 17 2018
Let's break this mantra down, bring it in and talk about what it takes to live these words into being each and every day with our kiddos.
I'm Having My Best Day Yet

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I'm Having My Best Day Yet

by Alex Petrou on Aug 10 2018
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This week's Feelings Friday is born out of the FULLY ALIVE way my dad lived his life. 
I ask for what I want and need

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I Ask For What I Want and Need

by Alex Petrou on Aug 03 2018
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How comfortable are you when it comes to asking for help? Asking those you love and even strangers for the things you want/need?

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I Am Huggable

by Alex Petrou on Jul 27 2018
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Join me and let's bring this week's mantra in, break it down, and look at the science behind why hugs are not only good for us and our kids, but vital to our whole health. 

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I Share My Ideas and My Feelings

by Alex Petrou on Jul 20 2018
Join me as we bring this in, break it down and help this mantra of the week live into our every day life. This one's for you if you've even had a child say something hard to hear to you like, "I wish my baby brother was never born!!!" Ghaaa...yes, we are strong enough to hear even this --- let's talk about it.

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I Am Curious. Let's Dream and Discover.

by Alex Petrou on Jul 13 2018
This week I had some surprise guests around minute 4 1/2. Stay tuned to see what little creatures make their entrance. This week’s mantra is for anyone who once to stay young at heart!!! 

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I Am Adaptable. Let's Move and Dance.

by Alex Petrou on Jul 06 2018
I am adaptable let’s move and dance.

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I Am Imperfectly Perfect, Whole, and Complete

by Alex Petrou on Jun 29 2018
If you know what it is to feel anxious...join me today as we 1) bring this mantra into our hearts where it can LIVE for us, 2) break it down and 3) help it live practically and playfully in our lives with our kiddos by putting it into action.