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by Ashley Patek on Apr 27 2020

We share parents' top concerns and frustrations about their children’s behaviors during this time of staying home, and tools for navigating regression and other stress responses.

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4 Guiding Principles for Parents Teaching From Home

by Alex Petrou on Apr 15 2020

Four tips to help parents create meaningful and effective in-home learning opportunities during the pandemic.

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How to Handle Sibling Rivalry During Quarantine

by Ashley Patek on Apr 09 2020

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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Positive Affirmations are Helping Kids

by Ashley Patek on Mar 26 2020

These printable mantra bracelets are a great way for parents to share comforting and empowering mantras with children as young as age two on up. Because when we feel worthy and loved, we respond as if we are worthy and loved. And when we feel powerless and not enough, we respond as if we are powerless and not enough.

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Reducing Toddler Tantrums

by Alex Petrou on Mar 17 2020

One family’s journey using time-ins to manage their toddler's big feelings, going from 33 to 3 tantrums a day in just one week.

Pregnant mama showing her bump in nature

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From Classroom to Home: One Teacher's Journey to Positive Parenting

by Ashley Patek on Jan 23 2020

After maternity leave, I decide to shift from my role as a teacher of an academic classroom to that of teaching our “one and only.” My full momma heart told me that I would nail it. I mean, how hard could it be to teach one child when I had taught so many?

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The Day My Son Told Me "Mad is Bad"

by Ashley Patek on Jan 03 2020

When our children believe that unpleasant emotions are "bad", they become unsafe to feel those emotions. However all emotions are sacred and useful. Here's why. Read more.

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Types of Parenting Styles: Finding Yours and Why It Matters

by Alex Petrou on Dec 27 2019

There are four types of parenting styles and each impacts how your child develops. Learn which one you use and the research behind how they affect kids.

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The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son

by Ashley Patek on Dec 09 2019

A mother's devotion to finding a cure for her son's rare kidney disease and to helping him manage his big feelings along the way.

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Dear Daughter: A Spoken Word Poem

by Alex Petrou on Nov 29 2019

Grab your tissues. This heartfelt video captures the love and prayers one father carries for his unborn child: "The pain and the pleasure, they are buried treasure. Get your hands dirty..." - Kurt Peloquin

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6 Meaningful Christmas Gifts

by Ashley Patek on Nov 19 2019

Rather than storing unwanted toys in the closet, this year give the children on your list meaningful memories instead. Here are six connection-based gift ideas for ages two and up that we love for the holidays.

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How One Child Learned To Manage His Emotions By Watching His Sister

by Ashley Patek on Nov 15 2019

With the use of the Time-In-Toolkit and SnuggleBuddies Plush Toys, one child learned how to manage his emotions by modeling his older sister.

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When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

by Ashley Patek on Nov 11 2019

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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Mindful Parenting and How It Affects Children

by Alex Petrou on Nov 01 2019

What is mindful parenting? Learn the benefits and practices of this positive parenting style and how you can integrate it into your child's life.

Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Children

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5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence For Kids

by Ashley Patek on Oct 30 2019

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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What Co-Regulation Looks Like

by Alex Petrou on Oct 30 2019

A young child is so frustrated and overwhelmed that she just hit her big sister. As the adult responsible for managing this moment, how can you navigate this? Enter co-regulation.

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When Your Toddler Won't Stop Crying!

by Ashley Patek on Oct 30 2019

Why is your toddler crying and what can you do? Here is a parent's guide for making it through, helping your child co-regulate and process her emotions.

Justin Baldoni in the store with is tantruming daughter

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Two Men and a Tantruming Toddler

by Alex Petrou on Oct 30 2019

Kids can break into full-on tantrums at the drop of a hat, and nearly every parent has been where actor Justin Baldoni found himself on Father's Day. How can we release fear of judgement and be with our tantruming toddler during their time of need?