We have talked a lot about how childhood trauma impacts emotional regulation and can leave us oscillating between anger and numbness (hyper- and hypo-arousal). But what are the other symptoms of trauma? In our newest infographic, we look at some
Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?
Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another starts yelling? Why some parents plague themselves with criticism, worry and doubt while others seem more able to just relax
Does Your Own Childhood Affect Your Parenting?
Ever wondered why one parent can keep a sense of humor in the face of their child’s challenging behavior while another starts yelling? Why some parents plague themselves with criticism, worry and doubt while others seem more able to just relax and
Why Your Kids Need Their Grandparents (And Grandparents Need Their Grandkids)
This year, both Kate and I lost our last, and most beloved grandparents — Kate, a grandmother who she adored, and me, a grandfather who I deeply admired. These deaths have had us reminiscing about the role these loving elders played
Playing with Your Child: Games for Connection and Emotional Intelligence
Children need to play. It’s their work. All mammals play; it’s their way of learning skills they’ll need when they’re full-grown, from finding food to getting along with others. It’s also the way small humans process their emotions. All day,
Defining Your Family Of Origin & How It Impacts You
For all of us, our family has a large impact on who we are, our values, our belief systems, and how we view ourselves. This initial socialization and the bonds created will often have an impact far beyond childhood. When
5 Things We Know for Sure About Raising Great Kids
All of us want to raise children who become self-disciplined — and happy — adults. The only question is how best to do that. Luckily, we know a lot of the answers. Research studies have been following children from babyhood
A short story about emotions
Making Meaning out of the Movies – An Emotionally Intelligent Look at Pixar’s Inside Out
Making Meaning out of the Movies An Emotionally Intelligent Look at Pixar’s Inside Out By Duaa Haggag Sorry, Finding Nemo, your stellar ranking in mindful movies has just been topped by Pixar’s clever new film, Inside Out. This movie