Generation Mindful

Building emotional intelligence playfully, connecting the generations and nurturing a compassionate 🌎. #EQ #mindful #parenting #play #SEL #education

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Emotions don’t need to be apologized for.
Behaviors sometimes do. Feelings don’t.

We often apologize for unpleasant emotions. How does this impact our children, and what can we do instead?

Your Child’s Unpleasant Emotions Don’t Need An Apology: https://t.co/FD2jh3bvOq

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@dr_treisman Congratulations!

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@ParentingAlly 😂 well said!

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@steph_eal @BalornockPS @dr_treisman Such a beautiful use of our PeaceMakers cards!!! Please email or DM us as we have a new free learning portal and we’d love to collaborate to bring these resources to your families school wide.
XO Suzanne 💚💚💚

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@maryroche Sending so much love. 🙏🏽💚

[My EdTech Life @MyEdTechLife]

Just wrapped up a heartwarming episode exploring the magic of @Gen_Mindful. 🌿

Dive into the conversation about nurturing emotional intelligence in kids through play-based tools.

🎧 Listen now: https://t.co/4VDTBr2BXi

#Parenting #ChildDevelopment #EmotionalLearning

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@ESL_fairy I’d believe you!!! I just took a look at your last few comments and the trauma informed resources you’re sharing — these freely available PDF’s are mind blowing-ly awesome.

I’d love to connect.

Suzanne, Founder + CEO

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Connection... it looks like this, and it has the power to heal us all. 💚

More on building connection with kids: https://t.co/0TGbyKLIMp

[Simon Brunner ✡️ 🇮🇱🎗️ @SimonAHPInfo]

My best friend’s baby having a music lesson. This is all I need right now 💙 @JessieJ (posted with consent). #SundayMorning #SundayThoughts

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Non-compliance is not the enemy. As parents, we can learn to see opposition and meltdowns as natural, necessary, and opportunities to nurture emotional intelligence, instead of:

- Shutting down kids wants, needs, emotions
- Expecting emotional regulation

Neither is effective.

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

https://t.co/QzADAmXTXE Punishment, rather than taking the time to teach children right from wrong, is doing the next generation a disservice in numerous ways.

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@teacher2teacher Asking a question, and then pausing to listen and mirror back what Ss share... intrinsic (vs. extrinsic) motivation to engage with the learning.

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Why do we think kids need to feel BAD to learn? Time-Outs are HARMFUL, leading to missed opportunities to teach rather than punish kids with unmet needs, lagging skills, & learning differences, fueling the school-to-prison pipeline. This is OUTDATED @TIME https://t.co/Ym8D9y1rUM

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@MindShiftKQED Time-outs miss the mark. Rather than isolating (boring? also shaming) a child who is communicating an unmet need and/or that there are unrealistic expectations in place, it is FAR better to take TIME-IN to coregulate, strengthen secure attachment, and teach the missing skills.

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

@monadelahooke @LFeldmanBarrett adding this to my list! thank you. xo Suzanne

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Several studies suggest that kids who practice mindfulness develop increased self-control, more empathy, better focus, and enhanced academic performance.

#childsdevelopment #parentingtips

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Similar to adults, children are inundated with information on a daily basis. In our fast-paced, multitasking world, it can be incredibly helpful for children to learn to slow down, breathe deeply, clear their minds, and practice mindfulness.

#Confidence #childdevelopment

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Parents often defer meditation with their toddlers in the belief that they will be unable to sit long enough to participate, however, a reasonable attention span for most children is two to three minutes per year of their age.

#childmeditation #childsfeeling

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Try to learn and understand the root of your child's attention-seeking behavior and it will surely help you and your child communicate better. ⁠
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#behaviors #parentingskills

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

How does your childhood affect your present?

https://t.co/N0CAUoorCi

#childhood #nurturing #innerchild

[Generation Mindful @Gen_Mindful]

Be a role model, and use your behavior to guide your child. Do you want to know how? By listening actively, keeping promises, creating an environment for good behavior, and choosing your battles. ⁠
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#deepfeelings #paretninghacks #toddlerlife