THINGS YOU CAN DO TO BRING MORE
Emotional Balance
TO YOUR PARENTING
Feel like you’re one meltdown away from your own?
Parenting comes with constant demands, and keeping your cool can feel impossible at times.
When your emotions boil over, it’s harder to stay patient and give your kids the calm guidance they need from you.
Respond intentionally — with Emotional Balance.
By practicing Emotional Balance, you’re not only tuning into your feelings, but also creating space to process them, allowing you to respond calmly, think clearly, and stay grounded.
This crucial skill helps you avoid impulsive reactions and connect with your kids from a more calm and centered you.
Inner Skills for Emotional Balance
Things you can do in 5 minutes or less
Discover these quick tools to help you find emotional balance in just moments.
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Have More Than 5 Minutes?
Dive into these longer activities to boost emotional balance in parenting and everyday life.
Mindful Breathing Exercises
Take a few minutes to center yourself with these mindful breathing exercises, designed to calm your mind and restore balance in any situation.
Stress Diary
Track your stress levels and triggers with this template to gain insights into negative patterns and find healthier ways to manage daily pressures.
Urge Surfing
Ride the wave of difficult emotions with this mindful technique to help you acknowledge urges and act intentionally.
Emotion Exposure
This exercise helps you acknowledge uncomfortable feelings like guilt and shame, leading to emotional clarity and intentional parenting.
Radical Acceptance
Embrace life’s challenges by using this worksheet to practice accepting things as they are, helping you navigate personal and parenting challenges with a sense of peace and clarity.
Progressive Muscle Relaxation
Follow this step-by-step activity to tighten and relax each of the muscles in your body to physically release tension and stress.
Want a Quick Read?
Explore these thoughtful articles for fresh insights on emotional balance and mindful parenting.
Turn Anger Into a Peaceful Heart
Find out how to channel anger into serenity to promote emotional balance even in the chaotic world of parenting.
Self-Reflection, Connection, and the Principles of Peaceful Parenting
Uncover how mastering self-regulation and fostering deep connections are key to creating a peaceful and supportive parenting environment.
H.A.L.T.
Use this handy technique known as H.A.L.T. to identify your triggers and how to self-soothe.
Practicing Positive Emotions
Explore 10 different positive emotions, reflect on what makes you feel them, and commit to practicing one or two each day to help both you and your kids thrive.
Being Well Podcast: How to Regulate Yourself
Tune into this insightful podcast for practical tips and strategies on emotional regulation and self-care.
Have Time for a Longer Read?
Explore these highly recommended books (and audiobooks) on cultivating emotional balance in parenting.
The Science Behind Emotional Balance
If you want to nerd out on the science, dig into these research papers and studies.
