by Carol Mastroianni | Sep 21, 2023 | Honoring Emotions
Writing can be a powerful tool for emotional release, especially for children. Encouraging your child to put pen or pencil to paper with a starter prompt, such as “Why am I so angry…”, can help them release emotions from their body. It’s a simple yet effective...
by Carol Mastroianni | Sep 20, 2023 | Parenting Tips
As parents, we want to swoop in and save our children from any heartache whenever possible. However, it is also important that our children learn from their action or inaction through natural consequences. This approach emphasizes the importance of natural...
by Carol Mastroianni | Sep 18, 2023 | Parenting Tips
When we focus solely on the behavior our child is exhibiting, we often miss the underlying pain that the behavior is trying to protect. Children, much like adults, exhibit behaviors as a response to their emotional states. However, unlike adults, they might lack the...
by Carol Mastroianni | Aug 30, 2023 | Honoring Emotions
As parents, it’s natural to want to protect our children from life’s ups and downs. But how can we best support them when they face setbacks? One surprisingly effective way in helping our children through setbacks is through movement. Let’s dive into how we can...
by Carol Mastroianni | Aug 25, 2023 | Honoring Emotions
As parents, we naturally want to shield our children from pain and discomfort. But sometimes, the best thing we can do for them is to allow them cry. Crying is a great emotional release, and it’s important to let our children know that it’s perfectly okay to express...
