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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.
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Re-Parenting Ourselves To Parent Our Children

by Suzanne Tucker on Jan 22 2021
As we parent our kids, we are often re-parenting ourselves, too. Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment, allowing us to parent our children and re-parent ourselves with compassion in our hearts and with the courage to ask for what we want and need. 
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. 
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.
New Year's Intention Setting Freebie for Families

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New Year's Intention Setting Freebie for Families

by Guest Author on Jan 01 2021
We created this three-page printable bundle to help you and your family set mindful, empowering, and FUN intentions that stick... together: It's our gift to you. Happy New Year! All of these intention setting activities can be done by yourself, with one child at a time, or as a family. Your word of the year can be placed in a prominent place as a reminder (e.g. the refrigerator or on a bathroom mirror) or if you prefer, you can place your word in a private place just for you. Remember, mindful living is a journey, not a destination. Go slow, be gentle with yourself, and celebrate the gift that you are to the world every step of the way. Elizabeth A. Sautter, MA, CCC, is a licensed speech and language pathologist, blogger, author, presenter, certified mindfulness teacher. | See expert's full bio >> _____________ For a free set of printable calming strategies and video on how to use time-ins, join our mailing list. Generation Mindful creates educational tools, toys, and programs that nurture emotional intelligence through play and positive discipline. Join us and receive positive parenting tools and support in your inbox each week.
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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.
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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.
Finding Calm Through Anxiety

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Finding Calm Through Anxiety

by Suzanne Tucker on Dec 18 2020
Join Selina as she explores how anxiety manifests in our lives and gives tools for working with it and through it. She leads a mindful moment using patterned breathwork to help us find our calm in this moment. In finding our calm, we begin to heal and reset. 
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. 
No Is A Complete Sentence

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No Is A Complete Sentence

by Suzanne Tucker on Dec 12 2020
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment, guiding us how to say and receive "no," using our hearts and intuition as guides. Through breath work, she helps us release any stored feelings around saying no, and in doing so, we have more space to say "yes" when it serves our greatest good. 
Four Ways To Disrupt Gender Roles in Parenting

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Four Ways To Disrupt Gender Roles in Parenting

by Ashley Patek on Dec 10 2020
If we want to be seen as more than the stereotypical gender prototypes of caring for the kids and tending to the household duties, then we need to afford our husbands the same grace as we speak of their being. 
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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.