In the dynamic and sometimes unpredictable world of education, teachers and educators often come across challenging behaviors, such as yelling and refusing to follow instructions. đź“Ł Dealing with these behaviors can sometimes feel like a battle, but it’s important to remember that the children in your classroom are not your opponents. Learning how to de-escalate […]
As a parent, you strive to be a good role model and provide the best for your child. However, good parenting looks different to different people. Have you ever wondered what your parenting style is and how it shapes your approach to raising your child? In this blog post, we will unpack the four different […]
Being a parent or caregiver is rewarding, but it can be frustrating when your child doesn’t listen. It can be hard to stay calm after you’ve asked the child to clean up their toys at least five times before bedtime, but taking the time to understand the root cause is key to developing effective strategies. […]
Despite its many joys, parenting or caring for children also comes with a fair share of challenges. It’s easy to feel overwhelmed, especially when dealing with a challenging child. The constant juggling act of meeting the child’s needs AND your own can be draining. Difficult behaviors, such as tantrums and defiance, only intensify stress levels. […]
It’s frustrating when your child doesn’t listen to you. But when your child doesn’t listen to you and doesn’t react to any repercussions, it can be nothing short of infuriating. So, how do you discipline a child who doesn’t care about consequences? The good news is that challenging behaviors are common in young children. It’s […]
5 Steps to Conflict Resolution for Mindful-Ish® Parents No parent is perfect, and even the most Mindful-Ish® parents will experience some form of conflict with their families. Conflict is natural, but what really matters is how we choose to handle it. What makes family conflict so hard? Conflict within your family is particularly stressful because […]
Learning Differences in Children Traditional support for children with learning differences focuses on diagnostic criteria for things like ADHD and dyslexia, but many children still experience difficulty in areas of learning without a diagnosis. The University of Washington breaks these learning difficulties down into four categories: Spoken language, written language, arithmetic, and reasoning. Learning differences […]
What is Active Listening? Active listening is an empathetic way of listening and responding to another person that improves mutual understanding and acceptance. It was made most famous by Dr. Thomas Gordon, who created the Gordon Model, an effective relationship model, in 1962. Active listening is a combination of verbal and nonverbal cues, which show […]
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