Check out some highlight clips from my recent conversation with Michaeleen Doucleff, author of the wonderful book, Hunt, Gather, Parent!

How can a parent respond helpfully when a four year old continually soils their pants? Read on for mindful suggestions and a developmentally appropriate context for this sticky situation.

How can a parent respond helpfully when a four year old seems to be “telling stories” to avoid disapproval? Read on for a developmentally appropriate take!

In the face of our young children's big feelings and difficulty navigating transitions, many parents find themselves relying more heavily on screen time than they feel comfortable with. How can we recalibrate when we feel at the mercy of our children's (developmentally normal) whims and whines? Don't worry - it's never too late to turn things around! Check out this presentation for answers to these and other questions!

With so many changes happening in a 3-year-old’s life, it’s hard for him to keep it together. Rebekka responds to a parent’s request for advice and perspective on how to help littles navigate transitions gracefully and mindfully.

When four year olds start to act controlling and unkind, how can concerned out parents understand this behavior and help their brains grow?

What is a tantrum? What causes them? How, as parents, can we help little ones navigate them? Check out this presentation for answers to these and other questions!

Preschool is about more than snack time, singing Old MacDonald, and learning the ABCs. In fact, done properly, early childhood education can be the single best investment in a child’s future and society at large. The element that makes the biggest difference? Social-emotional learning, delivered by respectful, robust teachers. Find out more about how I coach teachers in this approach in this presentation!

When toddlers throw their bodies unpredictably, how can freaked out parents keep them safe?

When toddlers throw food from their high chairs, at least three different developmental shifts are afoot, for both toddler and parent!

Most outings are adventures for little ones, which is both good and bad news. Simple chores or errands can become massive Arctic expeditions when a small child is in tow. Here are some tried-and-true mindful offerings in service of helping parents everywhere get through their shopping lists more efficiently.

Observe mindfully. Reflect kindly. Respond flexibly. These are the pillars of mindful relating. Learn more in this special video episode of The Sandbox with Diane and Rebekka!