Dr. Ashley Söderlund

Dr. Ashley Söderlund is a Developmental Psychologist (Ph.D.) and the founder of the Heart-Mind Method. For over a decade, she has translated the neurobiology of child development into actionable strategies for parents seeking ‘The Science of Calm.

A.C.T. Before You React: A 3-Step Framework for Connecting Before Correcting

Time-Out vs. Time-In: Why Your Child Needs the Flexibility of a “Feeling Break”

What to Do After Yelling at Your Child: 7 Healing Phrases and How to Repair

Why You Yell and How to Break the Cycle: 10 Strategies That Actually Work

Printable Feelings Wheel for Kids to Support Their Emotional Development

Your Two-Year-Old’s Developmental Milestones and Tips to Support Their Growth

The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Handling Tantrums and Meltdowns

Get Started with Positive Parenting Today: 10 Tips From a Developmental Psychologist

4 Types of Parenting Styles in Developmental Psychology and Why It Matters

Returning to the Heart: 50 Inspiring Quotes to Foster Connection When Parenting is Hard

40 Science-Based Positive Affirmations to Help Kids Build Inner Strength and Buffer Stress

How to Foster a Love of the Outdoors in Your Kids: 5 Nature Walk Activities

How and Why to Start a Daily Routine for Your Kids

How to Create a Dream Calm-Down Corner in Your Home (and Your Heart!)

The C.A.L.M. Method to Handle Toddler Tantrums: Be an Emotion Coach For Your Child

Handle Your Child’s Big Emotions With Love: How to Hold Space for Your Child’s Impulses and Emotions

Heart-to-Heart Talks: 80 Meaningful Conversation Starters for Kids

52 Sensory Play-Based Brain Breaks for Kids: Reset and Re-Center

Mindful and Sensory Activities To Help Anxious Children Break Free of Worry or Upset

Help Children Break The Cycle of Anxious Thoughts and Re-Center With a Sensory Scavenger Hunt

A Science-Backed Way to Help Kids with Anxiety to Recenter and Build Inner Strength

Is Your Child Having a Hard Time Falling Asleep? Five Ways to Reset Bedtime

Acts of Kindness: Show Your Kids How Doing Good Leads to Happiness

Icelandic Tradition of Jolabokaflod: Make This Your Coziest Holiday Yet With Hygge Stocking Stuffers