Understanding and expressing feelings is crucial for children’s emotional development and well-being. A powerful tool that aids children in this process is the feelings wheel. This visual aid helps children recognize and label their emotions and empowers them to communicate, regulate, and understand their feelings better. The Importance of Emotion Regulation One of the most … The post Printable Feelings Wheel for Kids to Support Their Emotional Development appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Age two is a momentous year full of critical developmental milestones. Your 2-year-old is most likely developing a strong sense of self-will and independence, yet they are still very much dependent on you for help regulating their basic needs and emotions. This push-pull dynamic will continue over the following months and years as their regulation … The post Your Two-Year-Old’s Developmental Milestones and Tips to Support Their Growth appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

The first thing to understand about toddler tantrums is that they are a normal part of development. As a graduate student, I looked at the development of anger, and we found that, on average, anger reactivity increases from 4 to 16 months across all children. In another study, we found that for most children, externalizing … The post The Definitive Guide to Understanding and Handling Tantrums and Meltdowns appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Positive parenting focuses on raising responsible, caring, and resilient children using parenting techniques based on love and respect. Positive parenting is a balanced approach in which parents provide firm guidelines and warm support. More than a fad or trend, positive parenting is effective and helps you create a more connected and balanced relationship with your … The post Get Started with Positive Parenting Today: 10 Tips From a Developmental Psychologist appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

How to create a calm-down space using printable tools. Emotions can be big and scary for kids. Giving kids concrete tools to help identify and work through emotions helps them gain the skills to regulate emotions in a healthy way. The post How to Create a Dream Calm-Down Corner in Your Home (and Your Heart!) appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Inside: The 4 types of parenting styles in developmental psychology and why it matters for your own parenting. Why gentle parenting or positive parenting is not the same as permissive parenting. A balanced approach is best. As much as we’d like it to be true, unfortunately, kids aren’t born with manuals attached to their wrists. … The post 4 Types of Parenting Styles in Developmental Psychology and Why It Matters appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Inside: 10 inspiring quotes for those really hard parenting moments to remind you to not be too hard on yourself or your child. Parenting is perhaps one of the hardest roles we will have in our lives. Maybe it is because while our child is growing, we are growing too — all of those transitions … The post 10 Inspiring Quotes for Those Really Hard Parenting Moments appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Inside: Science shows that it is the repair that matters most in relationships. Four things you must do after you yell at your kids and what to say. As parents, we are bound to lose our cool with our kids at some point. When we do lose our temper, it often has more to do … The post What To Do After Yelling At Your Kids appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Inside: According to several studies, positive affirmations help children build their inner self-confidence and self-esteem. However, it is important to focus on core values instead of simply positive thoughts. Here are 40 positive affirmations that will help your child build inner strength and resilience. What Positive Affirmations Are (And Are Not) According to Science Positive … The post 40 Science-Based Positive Affirmations to Help Kids Build Inner Strength and Buffer Stress appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more

Inside: 5 tips to help foster a love of nature in your kids. The secret is that getting them outside is the hardest part, once you do, nature does the rest. Even when we know all of the benefits of time spent in green space on in the great outdoors it can be hard to … The post How to Foster a Love of Nature in Your Kids: 5 Activities and Tips (Plus a Free Grateful Nature Walk Printable) appeared first on Nurture and Thrive ..read more