WHOLEHEARTED PARENTING
connection • growth • joy
Whatever part of the parenting journey you are on, I’ll make emerging brain science practical to help you nurture healthy connections, spur growth, and share sweet, joyful moments along the way.
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Playful Parenting Builds Better Brains
The why and how of playful parenting...even if you don't feel like a playful person!
It's a brain thing!
Less frustration and more connection (1-hour webinar for parents)
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Just brush your damn teeth
A true story of rupture and repair
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The relationship-building power of repair
A quick guide plus resources to dig deeper.
Helpful strategies for tough school mornings
Get some help for those morning meltdowns in this honest and encouraging conversation with Lisa Qualls.
House model of the brain
Brain development and trauma's impact (6 minutes)
Podcast
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Helping your kids with transitions
Practical, playful ideas to help a child who struggles with separation (4 minutes)
Making sense of meltdowns
An intro to the world of sensory processing and how it relates to emotions and behavior.
The brain-building power of serve and return
A few resources for using simple parenting practices to nurture healthy brain development in your child.
The Brain Behavior Connection
Learn how understanding the brain can boost your parenting in this down-to-earth conversation with Dr. Laura Anderson.
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Tiger Moment video
3 tips for big, angry feelings…and behavior (3 minutes)
Name it to tame it
Reduce the intensity of uncomfortable feelings with these 3 steps.
Understanding your child's sensory system
Develop your child's language about sensory feelings and learn proactive steps for helping kids feel regulated.
Healing childhood trauma
Important insights for the Christian adoptive parent.
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bravebrains for educators
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Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
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Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.
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Trusted resources for parents, teachers, counselors, and anyone else supporting children with big feelings.
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Beautifully-illustrated series that provides language and tools for dealing with tough times and heavy emotions.
