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How To Use A Calming Corner With Kids Under Three

by Traci Esposito on Sep 22 2020
You've likely seen the Calming Corner floating around social media, and you're probably wondering if this adorably cozy setup will work in your home, let alone with your two-year-old. And the answer is YES. Here's how. 
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.
The Ultimate Guide To Building A Calming Corner And Using Time-Ins At Home

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The Ultimate Guide To Building A Calming Corner And Using Time-Ins At Home

by Ashley Patek on Sep 10 2020
How do you say goodbye to time-outs and introduce time-ins? This is the ultimate guide on the do's and don'ts for building and using a Calming Corner.
Dad and kids playing with ToolKit tools

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Parenting Toddlers, Tweens, and Teens Using Time-Ins

by Ashley Patek on Aug 08 2020
Crystal is a mama with a household of toddlers, tweens, and teens where uncontrollable sobbing and outbursts were a daily occurrence, and not just from her three-year-old.
Framing And Hanging Your Time-In-ToolKit

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Framing And Hanging Your Time-In-ToolKit

by Ashley Patek on Jul 25 2020
Which frames will work best? Where were the best deals on frames? And how do I hang them? Here is your guide to framing and hanging your Time-In ToolKit.
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. 
Generation Mindful's Time-In-ToolKit

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Peaceful Parenting Tips: How To Do Time-Ins

by Ashley Patek on Jul 13 2020
This video is for anyone who has ever struggled with parenting (all of us), for those who are working to respond to their children instead of reacting to their behaviors, and anyone who wants to raise emotionally healthy humans but isn't sure where to start.
Father and son on the couch

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Fathers Raising Boys That Feel Safe To Feel

by Ashley Patek on Jun 16 2020
My husband grew up in a home where the men mostly ran away or shut down when it came to emotions, and when he became a father himself, he was determined to break the cycle. This is how he did it. 
Mom and daughter in Calming Corner

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Reducing Toddler Tantrums

by Alex Petrou on Mar 17 2020
One family’s journey using time-ins to manage their toddler's big feelings, going from 33 to 3 tantrums a day in just one week.
Pregnant mama showing her bump in nature

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From Classroom to Home: One Teacher's Journey to Positive Parenting

by Ashley Patek on Jan 23 2020
After maternity leave, I decide to shift from my role as a teacher of an academic classroom to that of teaching our “one and only.” My full momma heart told me that I would nail it. I mean, how hard could it be to teach one child when I had taught so many?
The Day My Son Told Me Mad Is Bad

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The Day My Son Told Me "Mad is Bad"

by Ashley Patek on Jan 03 2020
When our children believe that unpleasant emotions are "bad", they become unsafe to feel those emotions. However all emotions are sacred and useful. Here's why. Read more.
The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son

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The Gift Of Life And One Mama's Fight For Her Son

by Ashley Patek on Dec 09 2019
A mother's devotion to finding a cure for her son's rare kidney disease and to helping him manage his big feelings along the way.
Child reading a book in classroom's Calming Corner

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Preschool Teacher Creates Calming Corner to Teach Students About Emotions

by Ashley Patek on Nov 26 2019
In a nook in the back near the teacher’s desk, a cozy, safe place exists. It is a place to explore feelings. A place to regulate. A place to take a break and just be. Welcome to Emily Brown’s preschool classroom. Emily is a teacher dedicated to helping her students learn about, notice and practice their emotions.
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6 Meaningful Christmas Gifts

by Ashley Patek on Nov 19 2019
Rather than storing unwanted toys in the closet, this year give the children on your list meaningful memories instead. Here are six connection-based gift ideas for ages two and up that we love for the holidays.
Two children sitting outdoors

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How One Child Learned To Manage His Emotions By Watching His Sister

by Ashley Patek on Nov 15 2019
With the use of the Time-In-Toolkit and SnuggleBuddies Plush Toys, one child learned how to manage his emotions by modeling his older sister.  
Mindful Parenting and How It Affects Children

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Mindful Parenting and How It Affects Children

by Alex Petrou on Nov 01 2019
What is mindful parenting? Learn the benefits and practices of this positive parenting style and how you can integrate it into your child's life.
Ways to Nurture Emotional Intelligence in Children

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5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence For Kids

by Ashley Patek on Oct 30 2019
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How can we as adults, parents, grandparents & more, nurture emotional intelligence for kids? 5 ways you can nurture emotional intelligence in children.
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What Co-Regulation Looks Like

by Alex Petrou on Oct 30 2019
A young child is so frustrated and overwhelmed that she just hit her big sister. As the adult responsible for managing this moment, how can you navigate this? Enter co-regulation.
When Your Toddler Won't Stop Crying!

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When Your Toddler Won't Stop Crying!

by Ashley Patek on Oct 30 2019
Why is your toddler crying and what can you do? Here is a parent's guide for making it through, helping your child co-regulate and process her emotions.
SnugglelBuddies Plush Owl and Time-In-Toolkit Poster

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Creating a Calming Corner for Small Spaces

by Ashley Patek on Aug 26 2019
Calming Corners of all sizes and styles are celebrated because what matters is that you opened the box. Here is how to make a calming space for small spaces.