At InMind, we feel incredibly fortunate to work alongside parents and teachers—two groups of people who care deeply about children’s wellbeing and happiness. Over and over, we hear a common hope: “I j...

We hear it all of the time: What do we do about homework?!

Homework struggles are common in households with kids of all ages. Whether it’s a kindergartener who’s dysregulated from the day and wigglin...

For many parents, the decision about when to start kindergarten isn’t as simple as whether their kid will turn five by the cutoff date. Some families consider waiting an extra year because they worry ...

As teachers, we’ve all seen what happens when attention starts to fade, tensions grow high, or chaos is soon to ensue. A once-focused and regulated class becomes restless, distracted, overwhelmed, or ...

I read books and listen to podcasts about parenting, and could speak for hours about my philosophies and beliefs about child development and raising kids. These philosophies and beliefs I’ve developed...

Perfectionism in kids can be born from a number of factors: a blend of personality traits, environmental influences, and unspoken cultural messages. Some kids are dialed into every detail, crave the s...

Yesterday morning, my 5 year old had an absolutely epic meltdown – the kind where nothing you try works to get your kid calm. Frankly, she woke up grouchy, and it went downhill from there; plus, layer...

The end of summer is here (boo!); that means it’s time to start preparing for back to school. Creating solid before and after school routines will create the foundation for a successful year. The rese...

Anxiety can show up in many ways for kids, just like it does for adults—racing thoughts, tearfulness, stomach aches, or even refusal to go to school. As parents and teachers, we have an opportunity to...

Alexandra Murtaugh, InMind’s CAO & Co-Founder, is a mother of 4, former teacher, adjunct professor, and certified behavior specialist in Pennsylvania. Her passion for working with children and people ...

Recently, almost every member of my family got hit with a gnarly stomach bug. It started with my 2-year-old, who picked it up from camp, and quickly spread to me and 2 of my other kids. Our oldest son...

Did you know that the way you position your body when talking to a child can significantly influence how they respond to you—especially during emotionally charged or sensitive conversations? 

It’s tr...