My Mom-Fail Turned My Toddlers Into Teachers
This mom shares how her two toddlers taught her a beautiful lesson in the face of her mom-fail using their family Calming Corner.
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Video Of Trader Joe's Employees Singing And Dancing To Stop Toddler Tantrum Goes Viral
When this toddler had a meltdown at checkout, these Winter Park, Florida Trader Joe's employees jumped into action with an impromptu dance party. The video goes viral.
We Don't Need To "Fix" Our Children's Behavior
When we see our children as growing and evolving rather than needing to be trained, we realize that nothing has to be "fixed". And it is then that they can truly flourish.
How To Create A Calm Down Space Your Kids Won't Fight About
We share tips on setting up your Calming Corner for more than one child so it doesn't become another thing on the list of things they argue over.
Preschooler Teaches Her Younger Sister About Emotions While Learning To Manage Her Own
The last thing Kelly wanted was another gimmick for a tired, worn-out parent. She was overwhelmed and out of ideas on how to manage her daughters' meltdowns. But then something amazing happened ... her oldest daughter taught her youngest daughter how to use a feelings chart.
8 Ways To De-escalate Meltdowns With Your Child
Teens and toddlers alike can demonstrate aggressive or uncooperative behaviors from time to time as influenced by big emotions and neurological overwhelm. De-escalation tools help parents defuse a situation and help their child calm and regulate their system.
One Mama Realizes: My Child's Feelings Are About Her, Not Me
I had done everything right, and yet my nine-year-old daughter was having her version of a tantrum. And then I realized her emotion wasn't about me ... it was about her. Here is how I helped her process her emotions.
Time-In ToolKit Helps Mom Realize: My Son's Behavior Is Normal And Healthy
This mom feared something was wrong with her three-year-old child. And then she realized that his behavior was a sign of healthy brain development.
A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience
Even though today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress, and anxiety, only 1.6% of children in the U.S. meditate. Here are the benefits of meditation on the developing brain and how parents can practice meditation with kids at every age.
Time-Ins Are Not A Punishment Nor A Reward
Do time-in's "reward" children for being bad? We wanted to strip this question down to the bare bones and address every facet of this misconception. Read more.
One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child
This mama was able to respond instead of reacting in the face of her son's big tantrum by asking this one simple question.
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...
