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...

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...

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...

As adults in today’s world, we know the importance - and necessity - of emotional regulation, as a key skill we use in every setting, every single day. And, as parents of kids growing up in that same ...

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...