Mindfulness is being aware of all that is in the present moment — our feelings, the sensations in our bodies, the sounds, sights, and smells of the world around us. Mindfulness is noticing.

Children (and adults!) can feel low states of physical energy for a variety of reasons, including lack of sleep and medical concerns, which tie into emotional dysregulation. When there are extremes in ...

“Feelings…nothing more than feelings…” Sounds so soothing, doesn’t it? Except feelings can get pretty big and even scary when they’re radiating from small children. Who hasn’t been blown away by the ...

If you’re a parent or guardian, you’ve heard about the importance of respecting your child’s feelings. Teaching our kids can help them work through the negative emotions they experience as they grow ...

Starting school is a significant transition for children, demanding emotional preparation beyond practicalities.

Photo credit: Smart Love Family Services and The Natalie G. Heineman Smart Love Preschool Most of us were probably raised on timeouts if we were “naughty” or didn’t always “listen” to our parents.

I was a fully grown adult before I learned that identifying emotions is the first step to dealing with them. Now I keep a feelings wheel handy at all times, just in case anyone needs help ...

I must make time for my daughter’s feelings, even if they seem irrational or make me uncomfortable. Probably especially then, because that’s when she needs the most help sorting through them. “Just ...