Mindful Moments Blog

It's Okay Not To Be Okay (Part 2)

Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to pause and ask ourselves, "How are we doing?" As we listen to what comes up for us, we can meet it with compassion knowing that, however we feel, it is valid, useful, and allowed. Our emotions - all of them -...

3 Ways To Transform Your Child's Behavior

This mom was searching for a way to transform her child's misbehavior. And it was these three connection-based tools that did it.

The Myth of Self-Regulation

Self-regulation is a myth. Regulation is never about the self because we are always drawing on internal representations of what we have previously experienced in relationships. So, before our kids can self-regulate, they must first learn to co-regulate. Here's how.

What's Wrong With My Clingy Toddler?

Why is my child clingy, emotional and crying and what can I do about it? Here are 7 tools for parents with clingy toddlers.

Viral Video: Dad And Son Dress Up As Frozen's Elsa For Living Room Dance Party

When seeing how much his 4-year-old son, Dexter, loved "Frozen," Ørjan Burøe, a Norwegian comedian, purchased two Elsa costumes from Ebay, and the pair danced around the living room to "Let it Go." The video went viral.

Imperfect Is The New Perfect

No parent is always conscious, gentle or positive. We have to choose to be, and even then it takes practice each and every day. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to remind us that we can be courageously ourselves. After all, our children don't need perfect parents, they just want...

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.

How To Heal Your Inner Child While Raising One

Often, when punitive measures were used to reform our behaviors as children, it can be a challenge to step outside controlling, demanding, and commanding our kids, especially in the face of big emotions and misbehavior. So, how do we heal the child within while raising children? Here are 3 tools.