Mindful Moments Blog

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?

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.

Why Does My Teen Do That?!

The teenage years are a critical time period for brain growth. The physiological changes that take place in adolescence cause behaviors that are often misunderstood. We explain them here.

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?

De-escalation Strategies For Jingled Out Kids

December is a sensory-overload kind of month. It’s loud. It’s busy. It’s flashy. For a lot of kids, it can be so overwhelming that they may just jingle all the way to a meltdown. For this reason, it’s good to have a few de-escalation strategies in mind. Here are 5.