Mindful Moments Blog

I Will Survive

Parenting is no joke. It is a challenge ... and some days, weeks and years (hello 2020/21) more so than others. We may not be where we want to go but we have come a mighty long way. Join Selina as she shares tools for our everyday parenting toolkits, and leads...

Preschooler Teaches Her Younger Sister About Emotions While Learning To Manage Her Own

The last thing Kelly wanted was another gimmick for a tired, worn-out parent. She was overwhelmed and out of ideas on how to manage her daughters' meltdowns. But then something amazing happened ... her oldest daughter taught her youngest daughter how to use a feelings chart.

8 Ways To De-escalate Meltdowns With Your Child

Teens and toddlers alike can demonstrate aggressive or uncooperative behaviors from time to time as influenced by big emotions and neurological overwhelm. De-escalation tools help parents defuse a situation and help their child calm and regulate their system.

Channel Your Inner Beyoncé

Join Selina as we celebrate and honor the fierce women in our lives from which we draw inspiration and strength. During this mindful moment, we give homage to all the women before us and standing among us who continue to hold up half the sky with their love and contributions...

One Mama Realizes: My Child's Feelings Are About Her, Not Me

I had done everything right, and yet my nine-year-old daughter was having her version of a tantrum. And then I realized her emotion wasn't about me ... it was about her. Here is how I helped her process her emotions.

Why Sibling Rivalry is Good For Kids, And How Parents Can Make It Through

Experts say that sibling rivalry can nurture emotional intelligence, boost social skills, and that children can learn complex lessons about communication, problem-solving, impulse control, and conflict resolution. Here is why siblings argue and what parents can do to help.

The Most Precious Gift We Have Is The Accumulation Of Seconds With Our Children

“Mommy, will you lay with me?” The back of my son’s jammie shirt lay slightly spotted as it caught my silent tears. The most precious gift we have is the accumulation of seconds with our children. And this is what they need us to know.

Who Is Part Of Your Parenting Village?

Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to send gratitude to those who are part of our parenting village and those who allow us to be part of theirs.

Time-In ToolKit Helps Mom Realize: My Son's Behavior Is Normal And Healthy

This mom feared something was wrong with her three-year-old child. And then she realized that his behavior was a sign of healthy brain development.

Parenting Still Takes a Village, Here’s 5 Fresh Reasons Why

When we realize one truth - that we don’t have to do it all, all of the time, we buttress our child’s social and emotional development right alongside our own.

Triggers: I Am Close To The Edge

The emotions that arise in the face of our triggers can actually be a gift, because they give us the opportunity to become aware of the parts of us asking to be. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to allow us to meet our triggers with awareness, curiosity,...

A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience

Even though today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress, and anxiety, only 1.6% of children in the U.S. meditate. Here are the benefits of meditation on the developing brain and how parents can practice meditation with kids at every age.

Together we are raising an emotionally healthy world.