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When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

by Ashley Patek

Parenting disagreements are not uncommon, especially with so many different parenting ideologies out there. So, how can parents get on the same page?

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Teaching Academics and Social-Emotional Skills in the Montessori Classroom

by Ashley Patek

Emily Canibano, a Montessori teacher with a classroom of 16 students ranging in age from 1.2 to 5.5 years, was looking for a way to teach social-emotional skills in her classroom, both in feeling emotions and in the safe expression of them.

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Breaking The Cycle: A Shift from Punitive to Positive Parenting

by Ashley Patek

A shift from punitive punishment to positive parenting. One mama shares her story of breaking the generational cycle of spanking to connection-based childrearing.

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Undone

by Suzanne Tucker

What if I was done? Complete. Leaving me incomplete. Longing to be a work in progress. Round around the edges. Potential yet realized.

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Morning Meetings and Connecting a Classroom

by Ashley Patek

A the school counselor shares how her school transformed its classroom culture by using SnuggleBuddies plush toys to teach students about their emotions.

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New Year's Intention Setting Freebie for Families

by Guest Author

We created this three-page printable bundle to help you and your family set mindful, empowering, and FUN intentions that stick... together: It's our gift to you. Happy New Year! All of these intention setting activities can be done by yourself, with one child at a time, or as a family. Your word of the year can be placed in a prominent place as a reminder (e.g. the refrigerator or on a bathroom mirror) or if you prefer, you can place your word in a private place just for you. Remember, mindful living is a journey, not a destination. Go slow, be gentle with yourself, and celebrate the gift that you are to the world every step of the way. Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, is a licensed speech and language pathologist, blogger, author, presenter, certified mindfulness teacher. | See expert's full bio >> _____________ For a free set of printable calming strategies and video on how to use time-ins, join our mailing list. Generation Mindful creates educational tools, toys, and programs that nurture emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline. Join us and receive positive parenting tools and support in your inbox each week.

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How to Handle Sibling Rivalry During Quarantine

by Ashley Patek

In a time of social distancing, tension can elevate between siblings. These 7 tips can help to tame sibling rivalry during quarantine.

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Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

by Guest Author

Remember, there is a little one wanting to be parented inside of you, too.

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Using Art for Emotional Regulation

by Alex Petrou

A mama warrior overcomes frustration to make a teachable moment through art for her son. Three tips to incorporate art into positive parenting.

parent and toddler playfully laughing together

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The Ultimate Guide To Building A Calming Corner And Using Time-Ins At Home

by Ashley Patek

How do you say goodbye to time-outs and introduce time-ins? This is the ultimate guide on the do's and don'ts for building and using a Calming Corner.

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When Your Child Fears The Coronavirus: 8 Tips for Taming Anxiety

by Ashley Patek

As a parent, what do you do when your child has fears that feel out of their control - things like viral outbreaks and global warming? Learn 8 tips for taming fears and anxieties through connection.

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5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence For Kids

by Ashley Patek

How can we as adults, parents, grandparents & more, nurture emotional intelligence for kids? 5 ways you can nurture emotional intelligence in children.

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School Program Uses PeaceMakers to Aide Social-Emotional Skill Building

by Alex Petrou

Fit Abilities Yoga program in the Ferguson MO School District are empowering students by using Generation Mindful's PeaceMakers mantra cards.

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Enhancing Emotional Development to Treat Child Depression

by Alex Petrou

A recent study shows that focusing on the parent-child relationship and enhancing emotional development may be a powerful and low-risk approach to the treatment of depression.

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It Takes a Village: Raising Children in a Connected World

by Ashley Martin

As we all know, it takes a village to raise a child. Generation Mindful is committed to being a part of that village as we provide support to those who need it most while offering assistance in nurturing their children’s development. This is one of the reasons why we provide an online learning portal known as The Village. It offers complimentary access to Generation Mindful’s early emotional education and positive childrearing resources for parents, caregivers, and educators.

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Ask Andrew: Understanding Neurodiversity

by Guest Author

Hi! I’m Andrew from Generation Mindful's newest recurring weekly feature, Ask Andrew. I’ll be taking any and all questions regarding the autism spectrum with particular emphasis on childhood development as an authentic autistic adult. Today Andrew answers: What do you wish your classmates had understood about you/did differently?