Slumberkins Blog

Perfectionism and Self-Acceptance

Do you know that voice inside your head that says you ‘messed up’, or you ‘aren’t good enough’? Maybe it says other not-so-kind things too. Most of us are familiar with the experience of having a voice inside that can...

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Lean into Taking Space this Spring Break

We’ve just passed the one-year mark of living in a global pandemic (congratulations?), so spring break 2021 should really feel like a break . . . right? But if you’re planning on having a stay-cation this week, you might be...

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Fresh Feelings

Slowing down to experience the world with your child is not always easy, nor possible!- but this Spring we invite you to carve out space to look at the world through fresh eyes. It may just be the boost to...

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It’s Okay to Let Your Child be Bored

I’m bored!” the complaint echoes through the house. As parents, we can get into patterns of trying to offer plenty of “stimulating activities” for our children, but being bored can lead to enhanced creativity, and more.

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How to Teach Children Kindness

How can we teach children kindness? It’s a big question about an important, but sometimes elusive, idea. If you’re curious about how to teach kids kindness, read on for some fun and easy ways of making kindness a part of...

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5 Ways to Uplift your Mood this Winter

It’s common for moods to dip as the middle of winter hits. Is it the lack of sunshine? Vacations are too far off? Whatever’s getting you down, we have some ideas of how to uplift the mood in your home...

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Loving the Imperfect Moments

There are many difficult moments in the life of a parent - to say the least. I had many ideas about who I would be as a mother, most of which completely unraveled as I set into the reality of...

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How to de-escalate Big Emotions in your Toddler

We’re going to tell you something that may sound strange: The best way to de-escalate big emotions is to NOT TRY to de-escalate them.Try following some of these steps next time your toddler expresses big emotions.

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The Benefits of Mindfulness

Life is constantly pulling us and our thoughts in a thousand different directions. As adults, we often worry about the future or the past, usually without even realizing it. We are constantly analyzing or being swept up in the emotions...

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6 Creative Activities to support Early Social Emotional Learning

The support we can offer to children can come in many different ways; modeling, reflecting emotions, reading stories and playing with our children. This learning can be infused naturally throughout your day, supporting your child’s development as you go. Children...

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The Importance of Raising Confident Children

Confidence is mandatory for children's social & emotional development. When children feel good about themselves and who they are, they can try new things, master new skills and build strong relationships. If parents are seeing their little ones struggle with...

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The Importance of Raising Caring Children

Our Caring Crew supports children in learning how to take care of themselves and others. Most parents hope for their children to be happy and have positive friendships and relationships. So what can we offer our children now, to help...

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