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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. 
Is attachment parenting a feminist crutch?

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Is Attachment Parenting a Feminist Crutch?

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 09 2021
How we parent ... It’s a hot topic, full of judgment as evident in the recent TIME Magazine cover article “Are You Mom Enough.” It would seem the media likes this thing called the mommy wars. The controversy sells magazines and books, I suppose. But what does it do for us moms?
Celebrating Small Victories In Parenting

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Celebrating Small Victories In Parenting

by Guest Author on Feb 08 2021
A bad moment doesn't mean we are a bad parent. And when we can embrace this, it transforms our relationships with ourselves and our children.
Affirming Ourselves

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Affirming Ourselves

by Suzanne Tucker on Feb 05 2021
Selina helps us slip into a positive mindset through affirmations. 
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. 
Friday Feeling

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Celebrating Life And Having Fun

by Suzanne Tucker on Jan 29 2021
Celebrate this messy, beautiful life as Selina leads a playful game followed by a mindful moment to celebrate the joy and beauty of this life. 
Fidget and Fries

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Autistic Mama and Sons Request: See Us for Us, Not our Labels

by Ashley Patek on Jan 29 2021
Tiffany Hammond is an autistic mama to two autistic sons. She shares that their diagnosis is not a one-size-fits-all expression. Rather, Tiffany sees this as part of her family’s unique human experience.
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. 
Bringing The Shadows To Light: Reparenting Yourself In Motherhood

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Bringing The Shadows To Light: Reparenting Yourself In Motherhood

by Ashley Patek on Jan 25 2021
One mama went into the shadows of her youth to heal the wounds of emotional neglect. And in doing so, she reparented herself, and transformed the connection with her daughter.
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.
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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.
My Son Is Not A Diagnosis, An Understanding Of Neurodiversity

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My Son Is Not A Diagnosis, An Understanding Of Neurodiversity

by Ashley Patek on Jan 18 2021
Neurodiversity is a concept that communicates that diagnoses such as ADHD and autism are not “abnormalities” but rather variations in the human brain. This mom shares her journey to understanding neurodiversity and meeting her child's unique needs. 
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: 
Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 1

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Feeding The Senses Helps Regulate Emotions: Part 1

by Ashley Patek on Jan 06 2021
Learn about your child's sensory system and how dysregulation leads to big emotions. Here are some tools to alert or calm your kiddo's nervous system to help regulate big feelings and behavior. 
Setting A One Word Intention For 2021

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Setting A One Word Intention For 2021

by Suzanne Tucker on Jan 05 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to set an one word intention for 2021, inviting that word into all aspects of your life throughout the next year. 
Building resilience

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5 Simple Ways To Build Resilience in 2021

by Guest Author on Jan 01 2021
Being a social worker has always had some ambiguity on how a day will unfold. Some days I breeze through the hall watching laughing children congregating near their lockers, and other days there is a crisis in a student’s home resulting in tears. But 2020 is a different kind of year.