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 ...

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...

Summer is fun, and exciting! You may have family vacations, activities, excursions, and more on the calendar! But what do we do about those days, when the calendar is empty, and our kids start with th...

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Whether you’re a teacher or a parent, summer is a fantastic time to reflect, reset, and have some fun. But, with the pressures of life always around us, it can feel nearly impossible to find the space...

It was about 15 minutes into the start of my biology class, when a student came in late. In the middle of my short lesson, I paused to say good morning to her, and I asked her why she was late. 

Her ...

As a parent and/or teacher, one great challenge is helping kids stay regulated when we are not regulated ourselves. At InMind, we advocate for supporting those who support children, because we know th...

Transitions are tricky for kids. They can be destabilizing, confusing, uncertain, and they can signal to a kid’s brain - whether true or not - that they are unsafe. And, as we come to the end of the s...

Teaching third grade, I had a student who eloped from the classroom regularly. The teacher team agreed that the behavior was coming from a place of intentional disrespect, based on work avoidance and ...