Mindful Moments Blog

Breaking The Cycle: A Shift from Punitive to Positive Parenting

A shift from punitive punishment to positive parenting. One mama shares her story of breaking the generational cycle of spanking to connection-based childrearing.

The Harm Of Forcing Manners On Our Children (And What To Do Instead)

If we want to step away from punitive measures and towards a deep understanding of manners, and an internal motivation to practice them, it stops with “say the magic word” or “say you are sorry” or “what do you say???” And it starts with these 5 tools.

I Am Not An Angry Mom. I'm An Overwhelmed, Single Mom. Now What?

Being able to take a break is a privilege. Having mental health resources is a privilege. Having options is a privilege. Not all of us have it. So what do we do when there is no one to pass the baton to?

6 Ways To Successfully Co-Parent With Your Ex

How do we co-parent with our ex when we have differing views and parenting philosophies, and how do we keep our kids from being in the middle?

Your Child’s Happiness Isn’t Your Job

We cannot make our children happy, but we can teach them how to make themselves happy, because ultimately, happiness is an inside job. Here are five tools to help children find their own happiness.

Helping Kids Process Their Emotions Free From Shame

If you’ve ever caught yourself wanting to tell an emotional child to just stop, (so basically, if you are a human being) here are three things to keep in mind that will help you help kids process their emotions free from shame.

Three Words Our Kids Need To Hear

Looking to decrease power struggles, meltdowns, and "defiance"? These are the three words that your child needs to hear.

I Am Not An Angry Mom. I'm An Overwhelmed Mom.

We aren’t angry parents. We are just parents with unmet needs, lagging skills, and lots of overwhelm - both sensorially and emotionally. Here is the one real solution.

The Importance Of An Apology To A Child's Self-Worth

When we choose image maintenance over connection, we actually hurt our relationship with our children. Here's why apologizing to our children is one of the most important things we can do.

In 2022, Ditch The Parenting Goals. Set Intentions Instead.

Instead of setting goals for the New Year, set intentions. It will save your sanity, especially when parenting children. Here's how.

Your Words Affect Your Child’s Brain

Are we collectively destroying the potential of a generation with our mouths? As parents, we hold many of the keys to our children’s futures. These keys are the words we speak to them.

Helping Teens Cope with Holiday Stress

As our children grow up and the pure wonder and excitement of the holidays wane, adolescents often experience an uptick in stress and anxiety during the holiday season. What can parents do?

Make Connection a Habit

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Breaking The Cycle: A Shift from Punitive to Positive Parenting

The Harm Of Forcing Manners On Our Children (And What To Do Instead)

I Am Not An Angry Mom. I'm An Overwhelmed, Single Mom. Now What?

6 Ways To Successfully Co-Parent With Your Ex

Your Child’s Happiness Isn’t Your Job

Helping Kids Process Their Emotions Free From Shame

Three Words Our Kids Need To Hear

I Am Not An Angry Mom. I'm An Overwhelmed Mom.

The Importance Of An Apology To A Child's Self-Worth

In 2022, Ditch The Parenting Goals. Set Intentions Instead.

Your Words Affect Your Child’s Brain

Helping Teens Cope with Holiday Stress

Together we are raising an emotionally healthy world.