Next time you notice your inner critic, try to practice self-compassion and then take time to reflect on how it makes you feel!
Emotion Regulation for Kids: The STOP Technique
Next time you or your child is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or dysregulated, try the STOP technique and notice how it makes you feel.
How to Be Kind and Firm as a Parent
Finding the right balance between being both kind and firm at the same time can be helpful for the parent and child.
3 Things Your Teen Wants You to Know but Is Not Telling You
Though their behavior may seem confusing, your teen’s behavior is purposeful and they are trying to communicate something to you.
Self-Care for New Parents
Though it is important to tend to your baby’s needs and serve as a consistent caregiver for them, self-care is essential for new parents.
The Dethroned Child: When a Firstborn Gains a Sibling
When a firstborn becomes a sibling, he/she becomes a dethroned child may act out and engage in attention seeking behavior.
Hygge: What it is and How to Incorporate it in Your Family
Hygge can benefit you and your family by providing space for togetherness and tranquility. Resting in each other’s company and engaging in quality time can lead to a happier and more connected family unit.
Teaching Your Kids Belly Breathing
Belly breathing involves breathing in deeply through the nose and breathing out through the mouth so the lungs fill with air and the diaphragm contracts.
Mental Health Benefits of Talking to Yourself
There are many mental health benefits of talking to yourself. It allows us to slow our thoughts and encourages us to process how we feel before acting.
The Power of Diaphragmatic Breathing
Breathing with our diaphragm rather than our chest can encourage deeper breathing which can result in lower blood pressure, reduced heart rate, and decreased stress.