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Stop In The Name Of Love

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Stop In The Name Of Love

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 12 2021
Loving the world starts with loving with world within. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to spread love to ourselves and others. 
Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

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Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

by Guest Author on Feb 04 2021
When time-outs didn't work, this mom turned to three things, and it stopped her child's misbehavior.
Transforming Toddler Table Tantrums

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Transforming Toddler Table Tantrums

by Ashley Patek on Feb 03 2021
If you find yourself feeling the dinnertime blues when it comes to getting your child to eat, you are not alone. Here are 10 ways to transform toddler table tantrums. 
Time-Ins Are Not A Punishment Nor A Reward

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Time-Ins Are Not A Punishment Nor A Reward

by Ashley Patek on Jan 27 2021
Do time-in's "reward" children for being bad? We wanted to strip this question down to the bare bones and address every facet of this misconception. Read more. 
One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child

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One Simple Question I Ask Myself To Keep From Yelling At My Child

by Ashley Patek on Jan 21 2021
This mama was able to respond instead of reacting in the face of her son's big tantrum by asking this one simple question.
GENM quote

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Children Will Never Forget

by Suzanne Tucker on Jan 20 2021
Safe, powerful, connected. Supported, nurtured, and seen. These are just some of the ways we want our children to feel.
That Friday Feeling

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Cultivating Love MLK Style

by Suzanne Tucker on Jan 18 2021
What do you love? Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to strengthen our spirits so we may better hold compassion for ourselves and others. When we harness what brings us joy, we bring more of that love into our hearts so we can share it with the world. 
6 Ways To Deal With A Public Tantrum (Or Prevent Them Altogether)

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6 Ways To Deal With A Public Tantrum (Or Prevent Them Altogether)

by Ashley Patek on Jan 15 2021
A public tantrum doesn’t have to be a deal-breaker, but rather a learning moment in the broad scope of a day together. We can let children know with our words and actions that, wherever we are, emotions are safe to feel. Sometimes we can decrease the likelihood of a meltdown. Here are six helpful factors to consider:
Suzanne's interview on Motherly

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Manage Your Emotions, And Your Child's Too: Interview With Suzanne Tucker

by Ashley Patek on Jan 14 2021
You can actually be yelling at your child and be mindful. If you notice that you're yelling... pause, and celebrate. You say to yourself, 'I'm yelling, and I noticed I'm yelling' and then take a deep breath. Now you have some power. to do something different, but not if you're busy beating yourself up.
Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 2

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Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 2

by Ashley Patek on Jan 09 2021
Sensory diets are one way to incorporate alerting or calming sensory activities to regulate the nervous system, and because every child is unique, so too is every sensory diet. Here are 9 things to consider when designing a sensory diet: 
5 Steps to Set Intentions (Not Resolutions) That Stick, Plus Free Printables

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5 Steps to Set Intentions (Not Resolutions) That Stick, Plus Free Printables

by Guest Author on Jan 01 2021
If you are in the habit of setting goal based resolutions for the new year that feel more like a “have to” than a “get to”, here are some things to consider: A goal is focused on the future with a specific outcome or external "achievement" in mind whereas intentions are set in the present.
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 How My Five-Year-Old Taught Me Empathy

by Selina Armstrong on Dec 30 2020
This year, as parents we have had to level up our game as we navigate a global pandemic, racial injustices being brought to the forefront, civil unrest and so much more. At any one given moment, it’s hard to know whether I am thriving or just getting by. My daughter’s kindness came on a day where I was just skating by.
6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins

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6 Reasons You May Be Failing Time-Ins

by Ashley Patek on Dec 12 2020
If you are having trouble implementing Time-Ins in your home, or you are wondering if this is right for your family, we have some tips to help bring the science and connection into everyday life. 
Self-care

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Please Stop Telling Me How To Do Self-Care

by Ashley Patek on Dec 07 2020
Read as this mama shares how to become empowered by self-care rather than viewing it as a "to-do" in an already hectic world. 
Mom uses Generation Mindful Tools with sons

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Mama Of Two Neurodiverse Sons Uses ToolKit To Nurture Their Unique Minds

by Guest Author on Dec 05 2020
We love reading stories about how our tools are living for families in their homes. Here’s a story that came in from mama Kelley Rufkahr with her children Wyatt, age six, and Emmett, age four. 
Celebrating Being An Imperfect Mom

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How I Celebrate Being An Imperfect Mom

by Ashley Patek on Dec 03 2020
I closed the car door with my foot as I tiptoed my son’s birthday cupcakes inside.
5 Books That Build Resilience In Kids

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5 Books That Build Resilience In Kids

by Ashley Patek on Dec 01 2020
Whether it be adapting to a new classroom, being away from family during a pandemic, not making the sports team, or a change in household rituals, children face challenging situations. Here are 5 books to help children build resilience and grit. 
Our Words Matter

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Our Words Matter

by Suzanne Tucker on Dec 01 2020
Join Selina as she discusses the power of our words, and tools to speak consciously and elevate our words so that we may say what we mean with love and respect. Selina leads a mindful moment to guide us on an inward journey of choosing words that are healing and soothing. As we speak lovingly to ourselves, we are better able to do so for others.
Our Kids Are Listening Even When They Don't Seem Like It

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Our Kids Are Listening Even When They Don't Seem Like It

by Ashley Patek on Nov 23 2020
I was starting to lose hope that my three-year-old was actually absorbing anything when I talked to him about emotions or attempted to elicit empathy after he hit or kicked another in a fit of rage. But then this happened, and I realized he had been listening after all. 
That Friday Feeling

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Standing In Your Truth

by Suzanne Tucker on Nov 22 2020
While there isn't one universal manual to parenting, we are our best guides to raising our children. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to stand in our truth and celebrate the decisions we have made in parenting. Honoring our choices doesn't mean we always get it right, but rather value the process of learning and growing with our children as we teach and guide.