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Helping Your Kids Process Tragic News

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Helping Your Kids Process Tragic News

by Ashley Patek on May 25 2022
In different ways, we will have conversations with our children about the tragedy that took place and find the resources we need to protect, heal, and grow. We will do our best to prepare them, to arm our babies with love and knowledge and safety. Here are some tips on having these and conversations and resources to support and educate ourselves and our kids. 
Boy in glasses laying on his tummy in front of a red bookcase

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Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success

by Ashley Patek on Oct 11 2021
A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.
Mom OF Autistic Son Thanks Man For His Kindness During Her Son's Meltdown

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Mom Of Autistic Son Thanks Man For His Kindness During Her Son's Meltdown

by Ashley Patek on May 24 2021
In the midst of a meltdown, five-year-old Rudy and his mother Natalie Fernando were met with kindness from a stranger. The man's shocking actions helped regulate her child. Fernando shares: When you see a parent and child struggling, offer compassion, not judgment. And that's exactly what Ian Shelley did.
Fifth Grader Creates Kindness Closet For Fellow Students In Need

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Fifth Grader Creates Kindness Closet For Fellow Students In Need

by Ashley Patek on Apr 21 2021
Ten-year-old Andi Musser created a Kindness Closet, a place students from families with limited incomes or those simply in need of essentials can visit during the school day to "shop" for new or gently worn garments. 
8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Breaks Girl Scout Cookie Record Selling 32,484 Boxes

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8-Year-Old Cancer Survivor Breaks Girl Scout Cookie Record Selling 32,484 Boxes

by Ashley Patek on Apr 15 2021
8-yeayr-old Lilly Bumpus broke the national record for most Girl Scout boxes sold in one season with 32,484 boxes, including 5,000 donation boxes that will go to fellow childhood cancer warriors in the hospitals, to help feed the homeless, and to deployed troops. 
Sesame Street Speaks Up Against Racism

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Sesame Street Speaks Up Against Racism

by Ashley Patek on Oct 12 2020
Sesame Street leads the pack on educating children about inclusion, social issues, and kindness, and now, with their newest special, “The Power of We,” they will teach children how to stand up against racism.
St. Louis Mom’s Alternative To Timeouts Turns Into Multi-Million Dollar Business

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St. Louis Mom’s Alternative To Timeouts Turns Into Multi-Million Dollar Business

by Ashley Patek on Sep 14 2020
Parenting during a pandemic has its challenges, but there’s something that can help those with younger children thanks to a St. Louis mom.
Mom goes viral on TikTok using Generation Mindful's Time-In ToolKit

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TikTok Goes Viral As Mom Shows Alternative to Time-Outs Using The Time-In ToolKit

by Ashley Patek on Jul 18 2020
A mom recently shared a clip on TikTok of her son using Generation Mindful's Time-In ToolKit, and the post went viral. Take a look. 
kids arm and arm

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Children Need Less Academics and More Social-Emotional Learning in the Classroom

by Ashley Patek on Jul 09 2020
Starting school or starting a new school year can be stressful at the best of times, let alone during a global pandemic.
Girl reading a school book

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School After COVID: What Parents Are Saying

by Ashley Patek on Jun 19 2020
Last March, school districts across the country closed due to COVID, and more than 55 million children were sent home to finish their school year.
Raising Mindful Children During The Age Of Black Lives Matter

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Raising Awake Children in the Age of Black Lives Matter

by Ashley Patek on Jun 04 2020
Our country is standing at a pivoting point. #BlackLivesMatter is the anthem and our nation is singing in the face of injustice. For all lives to matter, black lives must matter. 
National Nurses Day

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National Nurses Day: Celebrating A Work Of Heart

by Ashley Patek on May 05 2020
National Nurses Day is celebrated annually on May 6th, providing an opportunity to thank nurses for the contributions they offer daily to serve the health and well-being of others, and to educate the public about the important role nurses play in our lives. 
Mother's Day

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15 Ways To Make This Mother’s Day A Day To Remember

by Ashley Patek on May 01 2020
With families staying home due to social distancing, we created a list of 15 unique ways to bring connection to this year's Mother's Day.
Social Distancing Impact on Children

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Social Distancing Impact on Children

by Ashley Patek on Apr 27 2020
We share parents' top concerns and frustrations about their children’s behaviors during this time of staying home, and tools for navigating regression and other stress responses.
Man giving to a homeless man

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Homeless Families In The Age Of The Coronavirus

by Ashley Patek on Apr 22 2020
Read about how the coronavirus is affecting the homeless population and what we can do to help.
How to handle sibling rivalry during quarantine

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How to Handle Sibling Rivalry During Quarantine

by Ashley Patek on Apr 09 2020
In a time of social distancing, tension can elevate between siblings. These 7 tips can help to tame sibling rivalry during quarantine.
To the Single Mamas and Papas During the Coronavirus

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To the Single Mamas and Papas During the Coronavirus

by Ashley Patek on Apr 05 2020
Parenthood is hard, especially during these unique times of social distancing, quarantine, forced homeschooling, wiping down our groceries, etc. To our single parent friends, we see you, we celebrate you, and we have got your back! 
When Your Child Fears The Coronavirus: 8 Tips for Taming Anxiety

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When Your Child Fears The Coronavirus: 8 Tips for Taming Anxiety

by Ashley Patek on Mar 05 2020
As a parent, what do you do when your child has fears that feel out of their control - things like viral outbreaks and global warming? Learn 8 tips for taming fears and anxieties through connection.
Video Released of Six-Year-Old Girl Being Arrested

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Video Released of Six-Year-Old Girl Being Arrested

by Ashley Patek on Mar 01 2020
Warning: the content of this video is potentially upsetting. We share it with the intent to empower determination as we advocate for change, protecting the most vulnerable in our society from injustice. The funneling of students out of school and into the streets and the juvenile correction system perpetuates a cycle known as the “school-to-prison pipeline.” According to the American Bar Association (ABA), far too many students that eventually become incarcerated start this journey with a referral from the classroom to the courtroom. Not only do parents and educators need training in the science and the practical applications of positive discipline, but police officers do as well. There is no reason for a six-year-old child to be put in handcuffs and hauled off to prison for fingerprinting and mugshots for acting our in school. This is only one component of how the school to prison pipeline that currently exists in our education system is built. Read more on the school to prison pipeline and a new bill to diminish willful defiance suspensions. ____________ Generation Mindful creates tools, toys, and programs that nurture emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline. Join to learn more about positive discipline and receive joy in your inbox each week.
Helping Traumatized Children Learn – Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019

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Helping Traumatized Children Learn – Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019

by Ashley Patek on Jan 07 2020
The Trauma-Informed Schools Act of 2019 helps to define trauma-informed practices within schools with goals to decrease school-to-prison pipeline and create a safe learning environment.