Your 2021 parenting goals don't need to be complicated—just compassionate. Learn more about the 9 elements that power positive parenting: bit.ly/2Jbmo5v

Learn the signs of excessive stress in the children you care for, and adjust your approach accordingly. 🌟 #SelfRegSunday #SelfReg

Today's lesson in History Is Now.

I think about this everyday in my practice and in my personal like. Here is an article I wrote about the power of language. themomandcaregiver.com/as-they-grow-p…

"Therefore, not only does early childhood experiences affect the mental components of brain development, but the physical progression of the body as well." bit.ly/3ap5Ll5 #earlychildhood #braindevelopment #childdevelopment

Our fabulous team on our opening day!

When we are calm, we are able to pause and reflect, feel empathy and humility. This is not because we lessen the intensity of negative emotions to a point where they become “controllable”. Virtue is the result of what we do experience, not what we don’t #SelfReg #ReframingVirtue

"When children go Brown Brain, they will be in a rage, unable to process what we’re saying. When a child is in that state, we need to shift gears from third to first: from teaching to soothing." ~ Stuart Shanker & Co. on #reframing challenging behaviour. 🔗 bit.ly/3dUOTUI

In honor of our Black children and the adults who support them, we've curated a collection of resources promoting equity and antiracism. Learn more: bit.ly/36QkVPp #BlackHistoryMonth #equity

youtu.be/xW4cUQMEBNE This father daughter duo is hilarious. We cannot always find the energy to show delight but presence is enough.

Which of these #SelfReg "breaks" will be most #restorative for you this weekend? 🌊 Go Out To A Body of Water 🕯 Light A Candle 🚶🏼 Walk Outside 🎧 Listen To A Guided Relaxation 💃 Put on some music & dance Share with us how you will #restore.

Our earliest experiences shape key neural networks responsible for stress regulation, attachment & more. Early adversity & relational poverty increase risk while attuned, nurturing builds resilience. Strong evidence to support home visiting programs like Healthy Families America Prevent Child Abuse America

Absolutely this... #prevention BUT children who *dont* grow up feeling loved deeply can learn and develop the depth of how to love deeply. And we should observe & celebrate that as beautiful, as 'success', as incredible.

Oprah has co-authored a new book with Bruce D. Perry, M.D.,Ph.D. that explores why we need to stop asking "what's WRONG with you" and instead "what HAPPENED to you?" RSVP now to join the three of us for a live conversation on May 3. static.macmillan.com/static/fib/wha…

It has been such beautiful work and a gift to help design and implement this clinic for caregivers and their brilliant babies and toddlers. I am so happy to pass the torch to Rebecca Cuthbert [email protected] - She is as excited as I have been to get to work with you.

As a colleague once said, we do not have luxury of curiosity when we are not safe.

Relationship always makes the difference whether we are 2yrs old or 32yrs old.

Helping Toddlers Manage Their Big Emotions Using Emotional Intelligence youtu.be/tT2CJO_EGTk via YouTube

Month 24: Why labeling your toddler’s intense feelings can actually help calm them down lovevery.com/community/blog…