The Connection Foundations
Step Two: Connection and Cooperation. In the Heart-Mind Method, we understand that cooperation isn’t just a behavior—it’s a neurological state. This pillar focuses on building the relational safety required for a child’s brain to move from a defensive state to a cooperative one. Below is your core curriculum for mastering the ‘Connection before Correction’ methodology.
A.C.T. Before You React: A 3-Step Framework for Connecting Before Correcting
Imagine fewer power-struggles with your child, what is the secret? Positive Discipline. Instead of micromanaging or controlling, positive discipline focuses on the parent-child connection. Positive …
The Language of Connection: 10 Emotion-Coaching Phrases for Healing and Attunement
Inside: An introduction to emotion-coaching for parents. Our words can hurt or heal when our kids are upset. These 10 soul-building phrases will guide your child through their big emotions. Positive …
The Art of Repair: 4 Vital Steps to Restore Connection After Yelling at Your Child
Science shows that it is the repair that matters most in relationships. Four things you must do after you yell at your child and 7 things to say after you lose your temper.
The Science of the Feeling Break: A Clinical Alternative to Traditional Time-Outs”Time-out” vs. “Time-In”
A “Feeling-Break” is a type of time-in that allows you more flexibility. You can teach your child limits and emotion regulation — you can give them space or a hug, here’s how…
The Regulation Blueprint: 10 Clinical Strategies to Break the Yelling Cycle
A recent study links harsh parenting to changes in brain anatomy in areas associated with emotion-regulation and higher-order reasoning. Why it is so important to stop yelling at your kids and 10 ways …
Handle Your Child’s Big Emotions With Love: How to Hold Space for Your Child’s Impulses and Emotions
Stop trying to control your child’s emotions and behaviors. Better behavior and regulation come with helping your child express their impulses and emotions. Learn to hold space and separate root …
