Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success
A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.
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Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility
Sam struggled with impulse control and emotional processing when he didn't get what he wanted. Does this sound familiar in your home? I created an improv game to help nurture emotional intelligence and bolster flexibility. Get this game and more in our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to drop into ourselves and notice our emotions. When we are mindful in this way, we nurture our emotional intelligence and become models for our children to do the same.
Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.
A new study concluded that almost half of children in the United States don’t get the recommended nine hours, and their lack of sleep is negatively impacting their development. This tool may change it all.
I'm Too Stressed To Handle My Child's Meltdowns
My own emotional capacity is on E, and it makes it super hard to be emotionally available for my child during his big emotions. What do I do?
Why Improv Is Not Just For The Stage
We all improvise every day, and children are the ultimate improvisers. Through play and connection, improv games nurture brain development and bolster social-emotional learning. Here's how to do it. Plus get our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
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.
Collecting Moments Watching Our Toddlers Grow Into Teens
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."
Regulate Emotions Through Play
How do we get under the meltdowns, tantrums, and big wants and desires fueling our tots? Learn how to use play and mind-body activities to increase connection, regulate emotions, and change undesirable behaviors.
What Happens When We Say, “You Hurt My Feelings” To Our Kids
When we say things like "You hurt my feelings" or "You make me so mad", we send messages to our children that they are responsible for our feelings. Learn the truth about feelings, how to overcome childhood adaptations, and what to say instead.
Ask Andrew: Navigating Responses To Stimming
Andrew answers today's question: How do you deal with people making fun of stims? Especially loud vocal ones?
Ask Andrew: Prep For New Places
Andrew answers today's question: How can I help my three and half-year-old prepare for going to new places? He really struggles when we first get somewhere and when it's time to leave.
