Mindful Moments Blog

6 Ways To Deal With A Public Tantrum (Or Prevent Them Altogether)

A public tantrum doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker, but rather a learning moment in the broad scope of a day together. We can let children know with our words and actions that, wherever we are, emotions are safe to feel. Sometimes we can decrease the likelihood of a meltdown. Here...

Manage Your Emotions, And Your Child's Too: Interview With Suzanne Tucker

You can actually be yelling at your child and be mindful. If you notice that you're yelling... pause, and celebrate. You say to yourself, 'I'm yelling, and I noticed I'm yelling' and then take a deep breath. Now you have some power. to do something different, but not if you're busy beating yourself...

5 Steps to Set Intentions (Not Resolutions) That Stick, Plus Free Printables

If you are in the habit of setting goal based resolutions for the new year that feel more like a “have to” than a “get to”, here are some things to consider: A goal is focused on the future with a specific outcome or external "achievement" in mind whereas intentions...

How My Five-Year-Old Taught Me Empathy

This year, as parents we have had to level up our game as we navigate a global pandemic, racial injustices being brought to the forefront, civil unrest and so much more. At any one given moment, it’s hard to know whether I am thriving or just getting by. My daughter’s kindness...

5 Things To Do When Your Child Doesn't Want To Go To The Calming Corner

With all of my daughter’s meltdowns, I began to wonder if we were going to survive age three. Everything was a big deal or a drawn-out process, my requests were met with “no” and my no's were met with hitting, kicking, and screaming.

Santa and The Elf On The Shelf Are Magical Until Used For Behavior Modification

Our words matter, and when we sing songs and play along with the notion that “you better be good... you better not cry I’m telling you why” — aka you won’t get any presents — we are sending some pretty damaging messages to young children.

6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins

If you are having trouble implementing time-ins in your home, or you are wondering if this is right for your family, we have some tips to help bring the science and connection into everyday life. Just remember,it is your love and your relationships with children that bring our time-in tools...

No Is A Complete Sentence

Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment, guiding us how to say and receive "no," using our hearts and intuition as guides. Through breath work, she helps us release any stored feelings around saying no, and in doing so, we have more space to say "yes" when it serves our...