I have always been a very emotional person. I feel things very deeply and according to all my friends and family, I “wear my emotions on my sleeve.” However, I’ve also always struggled with this aspect of my temperament. I am choosy about who I intentionally reveal my feelings to and have struggled with expressing (or…
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Best Parent Resources to Teach Kids About Feelings
There are lots of things that parents can do to help their kids become emotionally intelligent and empathetic – the cornerstones of resilience. Sometimes it’s just a matter of finding great resources to spark those kinds of conversations with your kids. Today I’ve gathered up a collection of awesome picture books, games, and activities that…
Helping Aggressive Kids: 10 Positive Parenting Tips
Welcome back to another week of the Teaching Kids About Character series. This week’s topic, S is for Social, is a tough one to tackle. About a month ago, I posted M is for Mellow as a guide to dealing with kids when they are upset. There was a lot of feedback on the post and most…
Mellow Cruising: A Roadmap for Supporting Upset Kids
Mellow. Such a lovely word. What makes you mellow? For me, it’s driving. Preferably without a child in the backseat, or at least a sleeping child. There’s just something about hitting the open road that is good for my heart and soul.Can’t we all use a little more of this wonderful quality in our lives?…