This past week one of my kids had a really big meltdown. A meltdown happens when we experience emotions that are greater than we have the capacity to …
negative emotions
Navigating the Big Storm of Feelings
Today's blog post has a different feel - it's a video. Jen shares with us a story and important lesson of how to help our children navigate their big …
Riding the Rollercoaster of Disappointment and Joy
Last year, one of my sons excitedly handed me a paper with information on how he could win a free ticket to a Six Flags theme park by adding hours …
The Gold in Storytelling
Jen shares with us the value and hidden treasures in storytelling with our children. Using stories to teach handling and processing emotions can be a …
Bad News, Good News
Guest blog post! This week I (Jen) am excited to share a story with you from a friend who has been applying the 19 relational skills within her …
