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by Suzanne Tucker on Dec 06 2020

Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to notice the stillness within and offers tools to intentionally practice the pause.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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7 Meaningful Gifts for 2020

by Guest Author on Nov 28 2020

Rather than gifting toys this holiday that will likely find their way to the bottom of the toy bin, give the children on your list meaningful memories instead. Here are seven connection-based gift ideas for ages one and up that we love for the holidays and all year long.

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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.

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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.

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The Attitude Of Gratitude

by Suzanne Tucker on Nov 12 2020

Science says that when we practice gratitude, it not only improves our overall health but it attracts more of what we are thankful for. Join Selina in a mindful moment to anchor in the spirit of gratitude.

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Why Behavior Charts Don't Work For Most Kids

by Ashley Patek on Nov 09 2020

Behavior charts have been widely used over the past thirty years and while they may achieve the short-term goal of obedience, they miss the long-term goal of building the brain for life-long skills.

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Finding Peace In Uncertainty

by Suzanne Tucker on Nov 07 2020

It is fair to say that 2020 is a year of uncertainty - a pandemic and an election atop all of the daily parenting edges we may experience.

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They Saw A Bratty Kid, But That Wasn't The Whole Story

by Ashley Patek on Nov 07 2020

What they saw was a bratty child. A clingy child. A spoiled child. And underneath it all, they saw a mother who wasn’t doing it right. But that wasn't the whole story. Our behaviors were communication for so much more.

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Connecting With Ourselves

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 30 2020

Selina shares how she connects with herself and guides you through a breathing practice to unite the mind and body.

#feelings friday

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Why Time-Outs Increase Power Struggles

by Ashley Patek on Oct 30 2020

When your child misbehaves, how do you respond? Here is why Time-Outs increase power struggles and what you can do instead.

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Halloween 2020: A New Way To Celebrate

by Ashley Patek on Oct 25 2020

While Halloween may look different this year, there are many ways that families can keep the spooky spirit and fun alive.

#generation mindful

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Celebrating The Birth Of A Mother

by Guest Author on Oct 16 2020

Motherhood seemed to come so easy to everyone around me, yet here I was, barely keeping it together. One mom shares how she was re-born after having children.

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Tune In And Just Be

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 12 2020

Join Selina as she teaches the tool of finger breathing - a effective way to take the time you need during those not so great parenting moments, to love yourself in spite of the edges, and give yourself permission to just be.

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It's Okay Not To Be Okay

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 12 2020

Join Selina as she recognizes and honors the individual and collective challenges parents face, and tools for being present.

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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.

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To My Girlfriends, I Will Be Back

by Ashley Patek on Oct 08 2020

To my girlfriends, I know it’s been a while since we had a girls’ night … girls’ dinner … well, girls’ anything.

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