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Perhaps the most poignant line in their announcement is this: “If we had known we would separate after 25 years, we would do it all again.” The surprising statement highlights an important point: that the end of a relationship does not equal failure. thriveglobal.com/stories/jef…
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The 10 most provocative and influential findings from the "Science of a Meaningful Life" published during this past year. ow.ly/r2yI30n2anB #socialscience #meaning #friendship #empathy #mindfulness #emotions #sleep #technology #teens #SEL #diversity #bridgingdifferences
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Many experts are advocating for “time-in” as a healthier behavior strategy. It involves sitting with your children when they misbehave, talking them through their emotions, and helping them to learn to harness those big feelings they don’t yet understand. washingtonpost.com/lifestyle…
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One of the most important relationships we all have is the relationship between ourselves and our parents, and it makes sense to eliminate or limit fear and violence in that loving relationship. nytimes.com/2018/11/05/healt…
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Like any other life skill, learning to process your #anger requires practice and patience. Here are three simple exercises to help you understand #angry feelings. buff.ly/2Dopaog
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Co-regulating is about being present + ready to sit with the child in their fear, hurt or pain. Here are 9 ways you can say, "Your feelings matter". "Together, we will get through this." bit.ly/FeelingsMatterBloom #Bloomparenting #SEL #parenting
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According to a team of Harvard researchers, the key to addressing the achievement gap lies in connecting parents' natural instincts with what we know about developmental science. npr.org/sections/ed/2018/10/…
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You can't pour from an empty cup. #SelfCareSunday (Image via @revelatori)
Love this and can’t wait to try it with my son #parenting
Never too early: Teach little ones anger mgmt w DRAGON BREATHS:"If mad, take deep breath & blow your meanies far away"#parenting
“Reading literary fiction-even for short periods-nurtures empathy and perspective taking ability...” #reading #parentingtips
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Kids suffer when they struggle with making and keeping friends. We can help in a big way: bit.ly/beAfriend
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