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.
Make Connection a Habit
emotional intelligence
Children Will Never Forget
Safe, powerful, connected. Supported, nurtured, and seen. These are just some of the ways we want our children to feel.
Cultivating Love MLK Style
What do you love? Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to strengthen our spirits so we may better hold compassion for ourselves and others. When we harness what brings us joy, we bring more of that love into our hearts so we can share it with the world.
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...
Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 2
Sensory diets are one way to incorporate alerting or calming sensory activities to regulate the nervous system, and because every child is unique, so too is every sensory diet. Here are 9 things to consider when designing a sensory diet:
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...
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.
Please Stop Telling Me How To Do Self-Care
Read as this mama shares how to become empowered by self-care rather than viewing it as a "to-do" in an already hectic world.
Mama Of Two Neurodiverse Sons Uses ToolKit To Nurture Their Unique Minds
We love reading stories about how our tools are living for families in their homes. Here’s a story that came in from mama Kelley Rufkahr with her children Wyatt, age six, and Emmett, age four.
How I Celebrate Being An Imperfect Mom
I closed the car door with my foot as I tiptoed my son’s birthday cupcakes inside.
