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Montessori Parenting Techniques for Teaching Emotional Intelligence

What is so special about the montessori parenting style? Learn how Montessori parenting can instill emotional intelligence in your children.
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It Takes a Village: Raising Children in a Connected World

As we all know, it takes a village to raise a child. Generation Mindful is committed to being a part of that village as we provide support to those who need it most while offering assistance in nurturing their children’s development. This is one of the reasons why we provide an online learning portal known as The Village. It offers complimentary access to Generation Mindful’s early emotional education and positive childrearing resources for parents, caregivers, and educators. 
letter blocks that spell out S P D for sensory processing disorder

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Understanding Sensory Processing Disorder and How It Can Impact a Child’s Social and Emotional Development

SPD is a neurological condition that affects how an individual processes and responds to sensory information from the environment. Sensory inputs encompass various experiences, including touch, taste, smell, sight, sound, and movement. SPD can significantly affect a child’s social and emotional development. Early childhood educators play a pivotal role in recognizing, understanding, and supporting children with SPD.
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A Parent's Guide to Social Emotional Awareness

Have you ever had an argument with your child over picking up their toys? You may have asked them once or twice, or even ten times to just pick them up. You start to feel very frustrated and tiresome and you begin to notice that as you grow more angry, so does your child. 
Preschool children learning to fold origami paper

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Applying The Five Developmental Domains of Learning to the Early Childhood Classroom: Teaching to the Whole Child

Developmental domains contribute uniquely to a child's overall well-being and success. By addressing these domains, educators create a solid foundation for students to build their knowledge, skills, and abilities.
the mother is handling speaking and trying to manage her child emotions because the child is upset or sad and about to have meltdown

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Effective Parenting: Embracing Discipline Over Punishment

Many individuals mistakenly equate punishment and discipline, assuming they are interchangeable terms. However, a closer examination reveals that they hold distinct meanings and approaches.
The ABCs and 123s of Emotional Intelligence

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The ABCs and 123s of Emotional Intelligence

Today I'm sharing two social-emotional skill-building activities I wish EVERY child and every adult in the world knew.  These two skills make up the ABCs and 123s of emotional intelligence. They are free, simple, easy, and dare I say, even fun to practice.  In the following 18-minute video, I walk you through these skill-building activities for building emotional intelligence in your home or early childhood classroom. This video is for parents and educators, and it can be shared with tweens and teens as well! Tune in and learn: What are the three skill sets that lead to higher emotional intelligence in children and adults? What are two ways children can practice these skills on a daily basis? How do these practices help us manage things like depression and anxiety with toddlers, teens, and right on into adulthood? Thank you for learning more about Generation Mindful's mission to raise an emotionally healthy world. If you believe every child deserves to learn about their emotions, join our 1M+ online community of parents and educators from around the world who are making it safe for kids to feel.  And check out these additional articles: 5 Ways To Nurture Emotional Intelligence For Kids 10 Simple Mindfulness Activities For Kids To Build Emotional Intelligence Emotional Intelligence is More Than Naming Emotions Teach Children How to Regulate Emotions Using A Calming Space Classroom Time-In ToolKit® Bundle 0 Reviews $149.00 $238.00 Save $89.00 GENM's social-emotional learning (SEL) tools take a positive, relationship-based approach to nurturing emotional intelligence in the classroom. Our ... View Product Positive Parenting Mood Meter model to learn time-in-toolkit emotional regulation emotions social emotional skills Time-In ToolKit emotional intelligence
Heart's Treasure Hunt Storytime

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Heart's Treasure Hunt Storytime

Join Generation Mindful founder, Suzanne Tucker, for a fun, interactive reading of Heart's Treasure Hunt, our best-selling children's book where Heart goes on an adventure to discover "what is love and where does love live?..."  The answer might just surprise you!  Download this FREE PRINTABLE to color with the children in your home or classroom after storytime. Have Your Own Storytime & Make Learning About Emotions FUN! Heart SnuggleBuddies Emotions Plush & Book Bundle 0 Reviews $52.00 Buy today and receive a FREE Feelings Journal (see below)! The perfect addition to any Calming Corner, Heart is our newest SnuggleBuddies Emotions Plush... View Product model to learn Play to Learn inner child emotions emotional intelligence yoga kids Children's books Impulse Control Raising Toddlers social emotional skills
Play Is More Than Just Fun at Philadelphia's Children's Museum

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Play Is More Than Just Fun at Philadelphia's Children's Museum

In collaboration with Generation Mindful, Philadelphia's Please Touch Children's Museum takes a bold step forward in creating a world where all children are able to exercise creativity, compassion, confidence, and social-emotional skills as it opens its new exhibit XOXO: The Exhibit About Love And Forgiveness.
Two Words That Soothe A Child’s Heart

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Two Words That Soothe A Child’s Heart

Our connection matters. Our children feel it. They need it. They need to know that, no matter what transpired today, no matter what was said, no matter what was spilled or knocked over or broken or uttered, we are good.
Virtual Calming Corner

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Virtual Calming Corner Teaches Kids About Emotions Playfully

How do we teach social-emotional learning (SEL) to our children?
childhood pathological liar

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Am I Raising A Pathological Liar?

Worried you are raising a pathological liar? You are not alone. Not only is some degree of lying normal for children, but it is a healthy sign of their developing brain. Read more.
Social-Emotional Learning Starts At Home

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Social-Emotional Learning Starts At Home

Students who are self-aware and able to understand their emotions have a greater ability to relate to others, make decisions, and excel academically. Here is how to help your child develop social-emotional skills at home. 
Strengthening Your Child's Emotional Intelligence Through Valentine's Day

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Strengthening Your Child's Emotional Intelligence Through Valentine's Day

Soon, all across the nation, children will partake in Valentine’s Day rituals such as sharing cards, treats, and friendly exchanges. For many children, this is a fun and exciting experience, however, for just as many, Valentine’s Day can be filled with stress, anxiety, and fear. Here are 4 ways to use social-emotional practices for all children this Valentine's Day.
Santa and The Elf On The Shelf Are Magical Until Used For Behavior Modification

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Santa and The Elf On The Shelf Are Magical Until Used For Behavior Modification

Our words matter, and when we sing songs and play along with the notion that “you better be good... you better not cry. I’m telling you why” — aka you won’t get any presents — we are sending some pretty damaging messages to young children.
Stress And How Emotional Intelligence Can Keep It In Check

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Child Stress And How Emotional Intelligence Can Keep It In Check

Stress is our body’s natural reaction to a challenging or adverse situation, whether real or imagined, which triggers the body’s fight-flight-or-freeze response. By learning to express emotions, listen actively, and consider multiple perspectives, children and adults alike can learn to control stress more effectively.
The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

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The Power of Positive Affirmations for Kids

Get 51 positive affirmations for kids that you can start using today. Plus, learn how they work, why they work, and fun ways to implement them at home.
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Study Finds That Emotional Intelligence Moves the Needle on Academic Success

A new study describes emotional intelligence as an important part of academic success from kindergarten into college.
A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience

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A Parent's Guide: Meditate With Toddlers And Teens To Improve Emotional Intelligence And Resilience

Even though today’s kids exhibit elevated levels of restlessness, stress, and anxiety, only 1.6% of children in the U.S. meditate. Here are the benefits of meditation on the developing brain and how parents can practice meditation with kids at every age. 
Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

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Three Ways To Stop Misbehavior

When time-outs didn't work, this mom turned to three things, and it stopped her child's misbehavior.