Mindful Moments Blog

What Not To Say To A Parent Who Just Lost A Child

October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. As a mother who has experienced this type of loss, I share my experience with fellow parents and offer gentle advise to supportive friends and family.

Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success

A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.

Quit Pathologizing Children’s Stress

Research has shown that children who feel unsafe and disconnected cannot learn. Why is this and what can we do as parents and educators?

Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

Sam struggled with impulse control and emotional processing when he didn't get what he wanted. Does this sound familiar in your home? I created an improv game to help nurture emotional intelligence and bolster flexibility. Get this game and more in our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!

Use Time-Ins To Decrease Defiance

Want to decrease defiance? It isn't through punishment and Time-Outs. The answer is in Time-Ins, and here's why.

I Am A Mom Of A Rainbow Baby

How do you celebrate one child while mourning the loss of another? This mama shares her story.

Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to drop into ourselves and notice our emotions. When we are mindful in this way, we nurture our emotional intelligence and become models for our children to do the same.

The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a Parenting Fairy Godmother that came to rescue us during tricky parenting moments? Unfortunately, there's not, but you don't need her. You have you. Here are some playful tools to help you boost emotional intelligence in your home.