Achieving Balance: The Polyvagal Theory and Mind-Body Practices

Bring the Nervous System into balance with these easy, at-home practices.

Coping skills, Health and Wellness, All blog posts, MindfulnessLauren SpigelmyerMarch 23, 2021The Behavior HubPNS, SNS, ANS, Vagus Nerve, mind-body, resilienceComment

5 Reasons Behaviors Occur

Challenging behaviors can be caused when any of these 5 Needs are not being met.

All blog posts, Behavior, Regulation, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerMarch 16, 2021The Behavior HubBehaviors, 5 Needs, Five Needs, Emotional RegulationComment

Communicating with Kids: Saying How You Feel

Your feelings are valid. Learn how best to communicate them with your kiddos.

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerMarch 8, 2021The Behavior HubDisarming Communication, Feelings, BehaviorComment

Effective Communication: The Power of a Written Note

The thoughtfulness of writing a note can be very effective.

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerMarch 2, 2021The Behavior HubWriting Notes, Parenting Tips Comments

Improve Communication: Information instead of Instructions

Using Information guides kiddos instead of telling them.

Communication, Behavior, All blog posts, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerFebruary 22, 2021The Behavior HubGiving Information, Parenting TipsComment

Improve Communication: Less is More

Nagging, lecturing, or scolding doesn’t inspire cooperation. Find out what does!

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerFebruary 15, 2021The Behavior Hubone-word, Lecturing, Parenting Tips Comments

Positive Communication: Try Some Humor

Use the Humor Strategy to help diffuse a situation.

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerFebruary 9, 2021The Behavior HubHumor Strategy, listenerComment

Improve Communication by Giving Kids Choices

Use the Choices Strategy to reduce power struggles and get kids to listen.

Communication, Behavior, All blog posts, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerFebruary 2, 2021The Behavior HubChoices, Decisions, Power StruggleComment

Positive Communication: Give Children a Problem to Solve

Use this strategy to get kiddos to listen the first time.

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerJanuary 25, 2021The Behavior HubAttention, Problem Solving, self esteemComment

Body Language: An Important Part of Effective Communication

Body language is so important when communicating with kiddos.

Communication, All blog posts, Behavior, Parenting TipsLauren SpigelmyerJanuary 18, 2021The Behavior HubBody Language, CommunicationComment

Ways to Neutralize or Gain Energy for Adults

Feeling a little out of control? Find out how to neutralize those feelings and also how to gain energy naturally.

Coping skills, Brain, Health and Wellness, All blog posts, RegulationLauren SpigelmyerJanuary 11, 2021The Behavior HubSNS, PNS, ANS, Energy, resilienceComment

Rest & Digest: Parasympathetic Nervous System (PNS)

PNS is responsible for Rest and Digest mode and helps to relax SNS “fight or flight” reactions.

Brain, All blog posts, RegulationLauren SpigelmyerJanuary 4, 2021The Behavior HubPNS, Rest, CalmComment

Fight or Flight: Sympathetic Nervous System (SNS)

SNS is responsible for the Fight or Flight response. When SNS is in overdrive, opposite activities are needed.

Brain, Stress, All blog posts, RegulationLauren SpigelmyerDecember 10, 2020The Behavior HubBrain, emotional brain, Nervous System, SNSComment

Emotion Regulation with the Top-Down or Bottom-Up Approach

Emotional regulation is improved when we strengthen and grow the Thinking Brain.

Emotions, All blog posts, Behavior, RegulationLauren SpigelmyerDecember 2, 2020The Behavior HubEmotions, emotional brain, Top-Down, Bottom-Up, Emotional Regulation, Brainercise, top down, bottom up Comments

Your Brain's Cortisol Control Hub

While only 1% of brain weight, this Control Center regulates your body.

Brain, Emotions, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerNovember 17, 2020The Behavior HubBrain, emotional brain, Hypothalamus Comment

Your Brain's Memory Storage Command Center

Find out how this Memory Storage Command Center affects learning.

Brain, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerNovember 10, 2020The Behavior HubHippocampus, Behavior, Memory, Limbic SystemComment

The Decision Maker of your Emotional Brain: Introducing the Amygdala

The decision maker of the Emotional Brain. Tiny but mighty!

Brain, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerNovember 2, 2020The Behavior Hubbrain, amygdala, emotional brainComment

Self-Care: Filling Up Your Own Cup

Avoid burnout, exhaustion and overwhelm with Self-Care.

Self-Care, All blog posts, Health and Wellness, MindfulnessLauren SpigelmyerOctober 20, 2020The Behavior HubSelf-Care, Fill Your Own Cup, Stress, Anxiety, BDNF, resilience Comments

The Brain in the Palm of your Hand: Dan Siegel’s Hand Model

Use Dan Siegel’s hand model to teach your kiddos about the emotional brain.

Brain, All blog posts, EmotionsLauren SpigelmyerOctober 13, 2020The Behavior HubDan Siegel, Hand Model, Flip our Lid, Mindfulness Comments

Reptilian Brain: Better known as the Brainstem

The brainstem plays a critical role in emotional regulation.

Brain, Stress, Social Emotional Literacy, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerOctober 5, 2020The Behavior Hubbehavior, brainstem, reptilian brainComment

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