Mindful Moments Blog

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.

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?

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.

5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence For Kids

How can we as adults, parents, grandparents & more, nurture emotional intelligence for kids? 5 ways you can nurture emotional intelligence in children.

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.

Two Men and a Tantruming Toddler

Kids can break into full-on tantrums at the drop of a hat, and nearly every parent has been where actor Justin Baldoni found himself on Father's Day. How can we release fear of judgement and be with our tantruming toddler during their time of need?

Positive vs. Negative Reinforcement: A Guide for Parents

Learn how positive vs. negative reinforcement influence your parenting style and the ways positive reinforcers can support your child’s development.

The Trauma-Aware Classroom: We All Need Compassion

I am a teacher. In order to associate with the trauma of my students, I become aware of my own trauma.

Six Benefits of Using Child-Led Learning

Child-led learning. The thought of it can seem downright scary. Here are six benefits of using child-led learning with your young children...

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...

Together we are raising an emotionally healthy world.