Growth & Development

SYPM 001: Mindfulness with Jess Barnes

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 21, 2019

Discover the power of mindfulness in parenting as we kick off our new series, ‘Sharing Your Parenting Mojo,’ with Jess Barnes, a registered social worker and parent from Ontario, Canada. Gain insights into staying calm when children push your buttons.

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088: Setting loving – and effective! – limits

By Jen Lumanlan | Apr 4, 2019

The way we set limits has such profound implications for our parenting: it’s the difference between parenting in a constant state of anxiety, and being truly calm and confident that you’re making the right decisions as you move through your day.   If we set ineffective limits, our child never knows where we stand.  They…

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084: The Science of RIE

By Jen Lumanlan | Feb 17, 2019

We examine the science behind RIE parenting, evaluating the alignment of its principles with research and offering valuable insights into this respectful approach to raising children.

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081: How can I decide which daycare/preschool is right for my child?

By Jen Lumanlan | Jan 7, 2019

Delve into the impact of daycare and preschool on children from middle- and upper-income families, offering insights into the research findings and guidance on evaluating childcare settings, including a list of questions to ask the staff, in this informative episode.

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080: Self-Reg: Can it help our children?

By Jen Lumanlan | Dec 23, 2018

Delve into the science of self-regulation in children and discover how reducing childhood stress can enhance emotional well-being, based on insights from Dr. Stuart Shanker’s book ‘Self-Reg.’

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