In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting Solutions7 Habits of Highly Playful ParentsHave you ever had the experience of meeting a stranger and connecting with them in a way that changes you? Many years ago, I…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Mom/ Mindful ParentingMindful Parenting: The Magic Formula for a More Meaningful Life with KidsI am standing at the kitchen sink and I sigh at the pile of unwashed dishes. I start rinsing and jamming them into the…Continue Reading →
In All About Children's Emotions/ All About Your Child's Development/ Child Development/ Mindful ParentingInside The Secret Mind of a 3-year-old: Why they defy you even though they know better and how to handle it with one magic toolThe difference between 2-year-old defiance and 3-year-old defiance is that smirk. That twinkle in their eye, the thrill of knowing better, but still…Continue Reading →
In All About Children's Emotions/ EmotionsWhy Challenge is Important for Children’s Emotional IntelligenceYour child is putting on her coat. She carefully places the hood over her head so she can get each arm in the sleeve…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting SolutionsA Science-Backed Bedtime Routine for Better SleepWhen was the last time you got a great night’s sleep? Sleep is by far the number one issue for parents of young children.…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting Solutions10 Empowering Things to Say to Your Kid Instead of ‘Calm-Down’Sometimes my son’s emotions take me by surprise. Things that haven’t caused a huge reaction before are suddenly very hard to handle. Like when…Continue Reading →
In All About Your Child's Development/ Child DevelopmentBooks that Inspire Your Child to Become a Problem Solver, a Critical Thinker, and Change the WorldWhen I was teaching college students I was often surprised at how little they knew about the process of thinking. There was a lack…Continue Reading →
In All About Children's Emotions/ All About Your Child's Development/ Child Development/ Mindful ParentingThe Secret to Your 2-Year-Old’s Heart (and gaining their cooperation)The first time I did research with two-year-olds was a wake-up call. Previously, I had only worked with little babies and older children. It…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting SolutionsHow to Raise a Child Who Believes in ThemselvesThis year my son started kindergarten and he is obsessed with the color-coded behavioral management system used in the classroom. Obsessed. Maybe it is because…Continue Reading →
In All About Children's Emotions/ Emotions/ Mindful ParentingPicture Books That Teach Kids How to Stop and Think, Handle Emotions, and Be MindfulThe other day I picked my son up from school. He was about one-month into Kindergarten which meant full days, five days a week.…Continue Reading →
