As teachers, we’ve all seen what happens when attention starts to fade, tensions grow high, or chaos is soon to ensue. A once-focused and regulated class becomes restless, distracted, overwhelmed, or ...

I read books and listen to podcasts about parenting, and could speak for hours about my philosophies and beliefs about child development and raising kids. These philosophies and beliefs I’ve developed...

Perfectionism in kids can be born from a number of factors: a blend of personality traits, environmental influences, and unspoken cultural messages. Some kids are dialed into every detail, crave the s...

Yesterday morning, my 5 year old had an absolutely epic meltdown – the kind where nothing you try works to get your kid calm. Frankly, she woke up grouchy, and it went downhill from there; plus, layer...

The end of summer is here (boo!); that means it’s time to start preparing for back to school. Creating solid before and after school routines will create the foundation for a successful year. The rese...

Anxiety can show up in many ways for kids, just like it does for adults—racing thoughts, tearfulness, stomach aches, or even refusal to go to school. As parents and teachers, we have an opportunity to...

Alexandra Murtaugh, InMind’s CAO & Co-Founder, is a mother of 4, former teacher, adjunct professor, and certified behavior specialist in Pennsylvania. Her passion for working with children and people ...

Recently, almost every member of my family got hit with a gnarly stomach bug. It started with my 2-year-old, who picked it up from camp, and quickly spread to me and 2 of my other kids. Our oldest son...

Did you know that the way you position your body when talking to a child can significantly influence how they respond to you—especially during emotionally charged or sensitive conversations? 

It’s tr...

Summer is fun, and exciting! You may have family vacations, activities, excursions, and more on the calendar! But what do we do about those days, when the calendar is empty, and our kids start with th...

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Parenting is one of the most challenging (and rewarding!) roles we take on, and it comes with a lot of advice. From family, friends, social media, and even strangers on the street, everyone seems to h...