Feeling seen has a powerful impact on our emotions; whether or not we realize it, feeling a sense of understanding and connection to the people around us can drastically impact our mood and behavior. ...

Transitions are tricky for kids. They can be destabilizing, confusing, uncertain, and they can signal to a kid’s brain - whether true or not - that they are unsafe. And, as we come to the end of the s...

Teaching third grade, I had a student who eloped from the classroom regularly. The teacher team agreed that the behavior was coming from a place of intentional disrespect, based on work avoidance and ...

We love using books as a tool to help our little ones learn about big things! 

Children’s books can open the door to productive (and challenging) conversations about big topics and tricky concepts, m...

By: Lindsey Bernhardt

As I walked back into the classrooms after Spring break, I was reminded how difficult transitions can be for some of us. Not just for our students but for the teachers, administ...

Dr. Daniel Siegel - psychiatrist, neuroscientist, and author - is known for his work exploring how the brain is shaped by relationships and experiences. With a focus on integrating the science of the ...

We've got our InMind Reading List ready for you! Dive into any of these five books to expand your understanding of the connection between life experiences, brain development, and behavior. Offering a ...

By: Alexandra Murtaugh

This winter was a seemingly unending cycle of illness for my kids- they’ve had strep throat, covid, stomach bugs, and a lot of sniffles. So, like many of you, I have been waiti...

Today’s world can make parenting feel extremely challenging. Access to an immense amount of information - advice, research, pressures, perspectives, resources - can both help and overwhelm parents str...

By: Lindsey Bernhardt

As we embark on a month paying tribute to those who suffered generations of adversity and a month celebrating love, a foundational piece to both are healthy relationships. Healt...

By: Lindsey Bernhardt

My colleague, Dr. Murtaugh, published a perfect piece related to this topic just a few days ago. Her advice to consider celebrating the good we currently do instead of resolving...

By: Alexandra Murtaugh

In the beginning of every year, people make New Year’s resolutions and often these resolutions involve adding something new to our routines or approaching these routines differ...