Slumberkins Blog
FOR PARENTS
In light of current news that the WHO has declared the COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic, we wanted to share some tips as a therapist and educator navigating this in real time with our own families. Here are 5 important reminders for...
One in 7.7 Billion: Raising Children to be Their Authentic Self
Earth is home to more than 7.7 billion humans, and your little one is different from every single one of them. In fact, there has never been another person throughout the entirety of human history that was or is exactly...
Grow this Spring with Emotional Well-Being
Growing Confident, Caring, and Resilient Kids with Gratitude and Family Routines When springtime rolls around, farmers and amateur gardeners alike emerge from their homes to till the earth, plant seeds, give them water, and watch them grow. The practice of...
How to Create the Best Slumberkins Themed Party EVER.
Planning a themed birthday party for your little one can easily become overwhelming. The decor, the favors, the eats, the treats... it's a lot, but we got you, mama! Below, we have curated some of our favorite tips and tricks for...
Relaxation Activities for Children
We’re sharing our favorite tips and products to work through the relaxation routine with children. Winding down is such an important part of the day for little bodies, but can seem like the most daunting or hardest thing to do....
Emotional Support for Your Little Ones During the Holiday Season
The holidays are a special time for many, but they can also be a time of heightened stress and unexpected upheaval. If you feel the holidays taking a toll, know you’re not alone (we’re right there with ya’!). Between disruptions...
Gift Greater
Few things in life are as sweet as watching little ones light up with joy as they unwrap their presents. But what remains after the tags have been torn and the wrapping paper recycled? Gift with intention and purpose this...
Creatures Full of Feelings: Developing Empathy Through Emotion Identification
Whether you’re 3 or 36, communicating about feelings can be hard. When we created the Emotional Well-Being Collection, our goal was to help little ones get a head start on coping with and understanding big feelings. But, as we know...
Honey Bear: An Introduction to Gratitude
When it comes to planting seeds of emotional well-being in our own children’s lives, we hope to see them reap the benefits of gratitude. Some of the outcomes of practicing gratitude include better relationships, increased happiness, a larger capacity for...
Baby in One Hand, Phone in the Other. Is This the New Normal?
Pinch us! We are thrilled and honored to have an article that is now LIVE over at Thrive Global. In the article, "Baby in One Hand, Phone in the Other. Is This the New Normal?" we discuss the use of digital...
How New Moms Can Take Care Of Their Mental Health After Having A Baby
As any (possibly sleep-deprived) new parent can tell you, it’s typically a challenge to even think about self-care when you have a little one who needs you. Odds are, you’re so focused on your blossoming family that you’re just trying to get...
Sprite: A collaboration between The Dougy Center for Grieving Children & Families + Slumberkins
When we launched the Slumberkins brand three years ago, a resource for grief and loss quickly became our most requested creature. As families and caregivers reached out to us and shared their stories, we began contemplating how we could...