2020 has been such a difficult year. Not only did the world come to an (almost) complete standstill, work life, home life, and school life all converged into one sphere of being. Parents (okay, mostly moms) suddenly had to not only parent, they had to teach too. All while working from home full time. In … Continue reading Dear mama, I see you.
In times of crisis, our children self-regulation is not the primary goal. Our children need us to co-regulate with them, to build a sense of trust and safety. This is a 6-step plan to co-regulate with your child to develop strong emotional self-regulation skills later.
Last week we spoke about the first two pillars of mindfulness: Acceptance and Awareness. We also discovered that there might be more going on with our kids when we parent on “autopilot.” So, where do we go from here, now that we are paying attention and becoming aware of the other factors that might lead … Continue reading Calm Amid Corona: You Are Not a Bad Parent (A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting #4)
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