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When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

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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?
Teacher using PeaceMakers cards during circle time

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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.
Breaking the cycle: Punitive Punishment to Restorative Discipline

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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.
Meditating mama

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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.
Children sharing feelings with SnuggleBuddies during classroom morning meeting

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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. 
New Year's Intention Setting Freebie for Families

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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.  
How to handle sibling rivalry during quarantine

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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.
Re-Parenting Yourself As You Parent Your Child

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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.  
Growing a Growth Mindset

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Growing a Growth Mindset: The Big Life Journal

by Alex Petrou
Parenting is hard. I am 17 years into the raising of humans, and of this one thing I am absolutely certain. I will NEVER get it "right". The good news is this: getting it "right" is no longer my goal. GROWING A GROWTH MINDSET Today I had the pleasure of chatting with mom and co-creator of the Big Life Journal Alexandra Eidens. Listen in as we talk about the gift of "doing it wrong" and the difference this 'lil journal is having for children ages 6-7 and up. Help launch the book and get in on a special discounted rate HERE by supporting the Big Life Journal's crowdfunding campaign. Want some extra help in letting go of "right" and finding more joy and less stress in parenting? Check out this free one hour webinar called Parenting From Your Center (When You Are Pissed Off). EMBRACING OUR MISTAKES It is SO not about being perfect. The truth is, we can have a powerful, positive impact on our children when we embrace our limitations (and our children's!) and practice parenting from a growth mindset. Join me and thousands of other parents in the Generation Mindful community as we move past the many pitfalls that come with having a fixed mindset. Take the free webinar. Order yourself a Big Life Journal. Say "no" to mama/papa guilt and "yes" to being enough. xo Suzanne Tucker, Founder of Generation Mindful, has helped thousands connect on a deeper level to themselves and their families. As a physical therapist with a focus on attachment, and parent educator, Suzanne offers Infant Massage and Positive Parenting classes, and private parenting support.   _____________ 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.  
Child holding colorful crayons

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

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

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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.
Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Children

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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.
School Program Uses PeaceMakers

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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.
Enhancing emotional development to treat child depression

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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.
mother and father comforting a child in the office of her therapist

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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.