Mindful Moments Blog

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.

How One Child Learned To Manage His Emotions By Watching His Sister

With the use of the Time-In-Toolkit and SnuggleBuddies Plush Toys, one child learned how to manage his emotions by modeling his older sister.

When Partners Disagree: Tools For Parenting On The Same Page

Parenting disagreements are not uncommon, especially with so many different parenting ideologies out there. So, how can parents get on the same page?

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...

Spanking Children Is Still Common and Still Harmful

Research has shown the long-term effects of spanking on a child's mental, emotional, sexual and behavioral outcomes. And the impact of these negative childhood experiences can directly influence and run the narrative of our adulthood. Read more.

Juggling Big Emotions

As a seven-year-old girl, I remember my grandpa coming over for the holidays and juggling whatever fruit he could find in our kitchen. He taught me to juggle using not lemons, but just three tissues. The fruit was too big for my little-girl hands, but like a set of training...

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.

Calming Spaces for Muggles, Wizards and Eight-Year-Old Girls Alike

Wisdom. Emotional intelligence. Maturity. These words typically conjure up the image of someone older than you. Perhaps it’s someone you know and revere for their persistent nature and kind soul. That person for me is Elizabeth: an 8-year-old I’ve only just met. Older than me? Not by a long shot....

Teaching Emotional Intelligence and College Students as Change-Makers

Dr. Meghan Gillette, a professor in the field of Human Development and Human Studies at Iowa State University, shares the latest research on nurturing emotional intelligence in children ages 5 to 12, how she uses Team-Based Learning and her insights on teaching social and emotional skills to the next generation.

With My Ears and My Whole Body, I Listen.

Feelings Friday #27: "With my ears and my whole body, I listen." Let's bring this mantra powerfully into our lives and our children's lives as well.

I Am A Leader

Want to know what I am doing with my hands and WHY and what this cool exercise has to do with leadership? Feelings Friday #23: I am a leader from Generation Mindful on Vimeo. Tune in to this week's Feelings Friday and let's take connection into everyday life with our...