As we celebrate, lets take a second to reflect on the role and development of empathy and how we can continue to foster kindness in our communities. Have you ever noticed your empathy going offline? Let us know in the comments below!
At this stage, they’re building the skills to begin regulating emotions on their own, using the calm and connection you’ve modeled since infancy. Every moment you help them name, feel, and recover from their emotions strengthens the neural pathways for resilience and self-control. This post dives into how toddlers develop emotional self-regulation — and how your steady presence helps turn meltdowns into milestones. 💛
Let’s stand together against bullying — by understanding its roots. At the heart of bullying prevention is secure attachment. When kids feel safe, seen, and supported by adults, they’re more resilient, more empathetic — and less likely to harm or be harmed. This #UnityDay, we’re wearing orange and working to build a world where every child feels like they belong — at home, at school, and in their communities.
This is such an important reminder, @Heather Thompson. Secure attachment truly is the foundation. When kids feel safe and seen, empathy grows naturally.
🍼 Babies can’t self-regulate. They borrow your calm to build theirs. In the first year, every soothing touch, word, and moment helps wire your baby’s brain for future emotional regulation. This post unpacks the science of infant emotional regulation — and how your presence becomes their foundation for lifelong calm. 🌿💞 #InfantMentalHealth #AttachmentParenting #Coregulation #ParentingWithScience #SecureAttachment #EarlyDevelopment #ParentingSupport #Neurodevelopment #RegulationBeginsWithYou
This is so beautifully said, @Heather Thompson!! They borrow your calm to build theirs. That says it all. It’s such a powerful reminder that emotional regulation starts with us, not them.