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How Do Children Develop Emotional Health?

By Karen Hickman If I pass you on the street and ask, “How are you,” what might be your likely response? “Fine,” “good,” and “okay” are common. If you...

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Put a Doctor’s Kit on Your Gift List

Gift lists are endless, filled with this gadget and that “must-have” toy. If you’re looking for something to fill out your gift list, here is an unlikely solution I...

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Think “Name, Verb, Paint,” Instead of “Don’t”

By Karen Hickman   Pretend with me for a moment: You just purchased a new riding toy for your child. It requires assembly. You pull out all of the...

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A Heart of Compassion and the Skill of Composure

Compassion is the heart of Conscious Discipline. A necessary step to compassion is learning to use the Skill of Composure to manage your upset when life isn’t going your...

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The Power of Connection with Children

Safety and connection integrate the brain and allow us to access our brilliance. For many parents, providing safety comes naturally. Connection with children, however, is something we sometimes forget...

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El Proceso de Adaptación al Jardín

El proceso de adaptación al jardín es un proceso difícil tanto para los niños como para los padres. Los niños nacen pensando que ellos son uno solo con la...

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Lugar Seguro Para Bebés (0 a 3 años)

El Lugar Seguro para aun bebé empieza siendo un adulto y a medida que el niño va teniendo independencia y creciendo se vuelve un lugar. El lugar seguro es...

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How to Help Children Feel Safe When Our World Feels Scary

The world we live in seems to be increasingly connected through images and stories on the internet, the news, and social media. When the world seems scary and frightening events...

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