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Emotional Intelligence: How To Discipline A Toddler Without Time-Outs

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Emotional Intelligence: How To Discipline A Toddler Without Time-Outs

by Ashley Patek on Oct 20 2021
Tantrums happen but parents can help children handle their big emotions. Here's how to discipline a toddler with a supportive, long-term approach that nurtures emotional intelligence.
Breaking Multi-Generational Shame Cycles

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Breaking Multi-Generational Shame Cycles

by Ashley Patek on Oct 18 2021
No one is born ashamed. It is a learned, self-conscious emotion. And, often, it is multi-generational. If we aren't aware of our own tendencies to shame, we won't notice when they get triggered. We'll just act them out onto our children, passing shame down to the next generation. This is how we break the cycle. 
Ask Andrew: Flexible Thinking

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Ask Andrew: Flexible Thinking

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 18 2021
Andrew answers today's question: How can I help my 5-year-old who is on the spectrum with his rigid thinking? Once he makes his mind up about something there is no changing it!
Why Being a Sensitive Parent is a Good Thing

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Why Being a Sensitive Parent is a Good Thing

by Rebecca Eanes on Oct 14 2021
I am a highly sensitive parent, and here is why it is a good thing. Plus 5 sanity-saving tips for fellow parents who are sensitive, too.
What Not To Say To A Parent Who Just Lost A Child

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What Not To Say To A Parent Who Just Lost A Child

by Ashley Patek on Oct 11 2021
October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month. As a mother who has experienced this type of loss, I share my experience with fellow parents and offer gentle advise to supportive friends and family. 
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.
Quit Pathologizing Children’s Stress

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Quit Pathologizing Children’s Stress

by Ashley Patek on Oct 07 2021
Research has shown that children who feel unsafe and disconnected cannot learn. Why is this and what can we do as parents and educators? 
Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

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Going With The Flow: Using Improv Games To Teach Flexibility

by Guest Author on Oct 04 2021
Sam struggled with impulse control and emotional processing when he didn't get what he wanted. Does this sound familiar in your home? I created an improv game to help nurture emotional intelligence and bolster flexibility. Get this game and more in our E-Book: 10 Minutes of Play For 10 Days!
Use Time-Ins To Decrease Defiance

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Use Time-Ins To Decrease Defiance

by Rebecca Eanes on Oct 04 2021
Want to decrease defiance? It isn't through punishment and Time-Outs. The answer is in Time-Ins, and here's why. 
I Am A Mom Of A Rainbow Baby

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I Am A Mom Of A Rainbow Baby

by Ashley Patek on Oct 04 2021
How do you celebrate one child while mourning the loss of another? This mama shares her story. 
Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

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Knowing Yourself Is The Beginning To Emotional Intelligence

by Suzanne Tucker on Oct 01 2021
Join Selina as she leads a mindful moment to drop into ourselves and notice our emotions. When we are mindful in this way, we nurture our emotional intelligence and become models for our children to do the same. 
The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

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The Parenting Fairy Godmother Isn't Coming - Here's Why You Don't Need Her

by Ashley Patek on Sep 29 2021
Wouldn’t it be amazing if there were a Parenting Fairy Godmother that came to rescue us during tricky parenting moments? Unfortunately, there's not, but you don't need her. You have you. Here are some playful tools to help you boost emotional intelligence in your home.  
Time-Ins Decrease Meltdowns

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Time-Ins Decrease Meltdowns

by Ashley Patek on Sep 28 2021
How can Time-Ins decrease meltdowns in our home?
6 Ways To Decrease Power Struggles With Your Strong-Willed Child

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6 Ways To Decrease Power Struggles With Your Pushy Child

by Ashley Patek on Sep 20 2021
Decrease power struggles with your child using these 6 simple tools.
What Do I Do When My Child Won't Stop Hitting?!

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What Do I Do When My Child Won't Stop Hitting?!

by Ashley Patek on Sep 20 2021
Why does my child hit and what can I do to get him to stop?
Raising Teens: They're Still Under Construction

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Raising Teens: They're Still Under Construction

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 20 2021
“Just wait until the teen years,” they’d say. Now I am here, and I get what they were referring to. Teens' fluctuating moods can be hard to deal with, but it's not our fault. Blame it on the brain. 
Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

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Want Your Child to Sleep Better? Do this.

by Rebecca Eanes on Sep 20 2021
A new study concluded that almost half of children in the United States don’t get the recommended nine hours, and their lack of sleep is negatively impacting their development. This tool may change it all. 
4 Ways To Guide Your Child's Misbehavior Without Yelling

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4 Ways To Guide Your Child's Misbehavior Without Yelling

by Ashley Patek on Sep 19 2021
There are several ways that children appear to be misbehaving when, really, these behaviors are developmental passages that help them learn how to be human. Understand why misbehavior happens, and 4 tools to guide your child without yelling.    
Keep the gaze

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Keep The Gaze

by Ashley Patek on Sep 15 2021
This is one mama's poem about watching her boys grow from babies to young men.
5 Parenting Hacks For Getting Through A Day With Kids

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5 Parenting Hacks For Getting Through A Day With Kids

by Ashley Patek on Sep 14 2021
Looking to make it through the day without yelling, power struggles or the dreaded parenting guilt? Stop what you're doing and check out these 5 simple (and effective) parenting hacks!