The Guiding Mindset

Be your child's safe harbor! It's not misbehavior, but a still developing brain & body. Coregulating helps calm the storm, building regulation skills & emotional intelligence
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The Guiding Mindset Fall Newsletter Back to School Edition

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Positive Guidance vs Punishment: How to Tell the Difference We can choose to make our children feel bad about what they do, and in turn, themselves – punishment, OR we can help them understand and take ownership of problems, while guiding them in how to fix mi...

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Kids are trying to figure out how the world works and their place in it. They aren't purposely messing up! Positive guidance helps kids learn, gain confidence & feel good about themselves

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It’s frustrating when kids blatantly lie. It’s part of normal development. Handling these early lies helps kids learn if it is safe to tell the truth. Stay calm & connected, consider the why of the lie, then support sharing the truth.

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Happy Spring!

Our Spring Newsletter is available now - and it's free!
Check out the Tips & Tools to help you parent with peace and joy.

Featuring: THE big talk, a regulation tip & chores

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𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗡𝗢𝗪 for 4 PD hours in Program Management, specifically designed for leaders in ECE. Online

Create your own personalized plan & come away empowered.

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What to we do with those big emotions - especially when it's right in the middle of the grocery store! By LEAPing to Connection we gain understanding and turn difficulties into opportunity for connection.

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Taking a deep breath & responding with love & compassion, rather than anger, let's kids know mistakes happen and how to fix them. They become empowered to handle problems and difficult situations.

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It's all about connection! When we feel connected, we feel safe, loved, & understood. Kids too! We best guide thru connection.

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Discover YOUR roadmap for creating a positive work climate, empowered with insights & tools.

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Come away empowered, with insights and tools. Strengthen your community, providing an optimum program for kids.

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How Good Dads Become Great: 50 Signs You Can Be a Better Dad I remember one evening when my son, eyes shining with excitement, wanted to show me his latest Minecraft creation.

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It can be scary raising children with all we see unfolding around us. But we are raising the dragon slayers! We unapologetically raise children with the strength and ability to do what's right, and in so doing, slay the dragons standing in the way of creating a world that works for all.

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ZERO TO THREE is deeply concerned about the reported staff reductions within the Administration for Children and Families, particularly the significant impact on offices overseeing early childhood programs. 1/5

When we reframe kid's limit testing to understanding it’s a need for reassurance, it gives us a more positive perspective & connected relationship with our kids.

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February's newsletter - tips and tools to parent with peace & joy

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It isn’t up to us to mold or “make” our children. Or to decide who or what they should be. Our job is to gently guide their unfolding, to become who they are meant to be.