Posts by Jen Lumanlan
Social Emotional Development Milestones: What to Expect Ages 2-6
Key takeaway Emotional awareness is internal (recognizing feelings), while social-emotional skills are action-oriented (using emotions to navigate relationships). Social-emotional skills include five core competencies: self-awareness, self-management, social awareness, relationship skills, and decision-making. Two-year-olds may express big feelings through tantrums; parents can help by naming feelings, offering comfort during meltdowns, and using books to discuss emotions.…
Read Full PostHow to Teach Emotional Awareness to Children
Key takeaway Why does emotional awareness matter? It’s key for brain development, social skills, and how children learn to handle life’s challenges. Children with emotional awareness and emotional intelligence build better relationships, achieve more academically, and enjoy better physical and mental health. Even before speaking, infants show emotion by communicating through crying and facial expressions,…
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What to Do When Parents Disagree on Parenting
Key takeaways Parents may argue about parenting due to different childhood experiences, stress, and clashing parenting philosophies. The most common parenting disagreements are screen time, bedtime routines, food choices, homework expectations, discipline approaches, and conflicting parenting styles. Parenting arguments get stuck because of the “Four Horsemen” communication patterns: criticism, defensiveness, contempt, and stonewalling make resolution…
Read Full PostRE-RELEASE: Finding Your Parenting Village: How Community Support Changes Everything at Home
Two parents share how joining a small, intentional parenting support group helped them transform tantrums, sleepless nights, and partner miscommunication into calmer, more connected family life. Discover how these groups offer more than advice—they provide accountability, empathy, and real solutions.