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The Day My Son Told Me "Mad is Bad"
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.
The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son
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.
Dear Daughter: A Spoken Word Poem
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
6 Meaningful Christmas Gifts
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.
Mindful Parenting and How It Affects Children
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.
What Co-Regulation Looks Like
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.
When Your Toddler Won't Stop Crying!
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.
An open letter to you, my toddler: "I get It."
I get it. I get all of it. The screams, the tears, the tantrums. Your bottom lip drops and your eyes brim with emotions. Sometimes you even turn away from me.
That one rips my heart in two. Then the sun will peek through and the smiles will come...
Why Using A Behavior Chart Is Ineffective
Before you decide to add to or continue using behavioral management charts, let's take a closer look at the undesirable side-effects. Read more.
I Can Be Who I Needed
If you were to think back to who or what you really needed as a kid, what would that be?
I Am A Team Player
Are we raising a generation of pansies? The short answer is 110% no. We don't have to be scared of children with big feelings.Big feelings can be a gift.
