In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting SolutionsHow to Help Your Child Turn Negative Self-Talk into Self-KindnessMy son was having a particularly clumsy day. He stepped on a Lego not once, but twice (not just a parent problem). He ran…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting SolutionsThe One Thing to Always Say When Disciplining Your ToddlerThis is the one phrase we use all the time in our family, a phrase that helps empower kids to change their behavior. The original meaning of the…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/ EmotionsHow to Give Your Child Grit: The Courage and Determination to Try AgainYour 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 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 Development/ Mindful MomThe Science of Kindness: How to Raise Kind and Joyful Kids with The Kindness ElvesThis holiday season I want to be more choosy in our holiday traditions. To let go of traditions that bring stress and have no…Continue Reading →
In All About Your Child's Development/ Child DevelopmentThe Benefits of Pretend Play and How to Encourage itAt my son’s four-year well-visit, the nurse mentioned that he wouldn’t have to have any more shots until he was 11, except for the flu…Continue Reading →
In All About Children's Emotions/ Emotions/ Parenting Solutions8 Vital Reasons to Teach Your Child About FeelingsAs a child developmental researcher, my area of expertise is emotion. I have studied it, researched it, written about it — but there is…Continue Reading →
In All About Your Child's Development/ Child DevelopmentHow to Help Your Child Cope With the Loss of a Loved OneRecently we suffered a loss in our family. After years of trying and hoping, we were ready to welcome our baby girl into the…Continue Reading →
In Mindful Parenting/ Parenting SolutionsHow to Use Books to Teach Children Positive BehaviorsYou know that moment when the preschool teacher waves you to the side and says, “Caleb pushed another child down on the playground today.” Or…Continue Reading →
