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🌿Teaching Values to Kids - ACT-inspired Strategies for Real-Life Parenting
Values like kindness and courage aren’t taught through lectures — they’re grown in everyday moments. In ACT, values are chosen ways of being, like a compass we return to, not goals we complete. Kids learn values through modeling, reflection, and connection — not pressure or perfection. This blog shares how to gently raise kids who live what matters, one choice at a time.

Michael R Kiel
Nov 84 min read


🌿 Making Space for Every Feeling: How Acceptance Helps Kids Grow Steady Hearts
Kids often try to push away big feelings—but acceptance teaches them to make space instead. Discover how this gentle, science-backed skill helps children and parents build emotional strength, calm, and resilience through small, steady steps. Includes free Making Space Cards to help your family begin today.

Michael R Kiel
Oct 125 min read


Embracing the Bigger Picture: Self-as-Context for Kids
Kids (and parents) often get swept up in one tough moment — “I’m the worst at math!” or “I can’t do anything right.” Self-as-Context reminds us we’re always more than one thought, one feeling, or one struggle. In this blog, Sage the Squirrel helps us explore how to see the bigger picture, build resilience, and practice steady presence with kids through playful activities like Ripple Reminder.

Michael R Kiel
Sep 55 min read


🌿 The Power of Tiny Noticings: Building Emotional Skills in Children
"Each small noticing becomes a micro-step toward understanding big feelings and making gentle, thoughtful choices later on. Whether it’s watching a caterpillar crawl or feeling a warm breeze, these tiny noticings help kids build curiosity, connection, and emotional strength — one moment at a time."

Michael R Kiel
Jul 114 min read


The Power of Storytelling for Emotional Growth in Children
The best stories don't just entertain - they help kids grow. By using storytelling as a tool for emotional regulation, we give children a powerful way to explore their thoughts and feelings in a safe, engaging way.

Michael R Kiel
Jul 74 min read
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