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Understanding Shame, part 2: Fear and trauma We need to take care to protect our infants and children from fear, particularly the fear of feeling unloved. The human brain and body cannot grow well under a veil of fear. Here's the role fear plays into the development of emotional trauma.	Understanding Shame, part 1: What does trauma have to do with shame? Wondering how not to raise your children with toxic shame?
Still Face: A lesson in responsiveness and relationship repair for ALL caregivers How important is it that we give our infants and children intentional presence? These videos on the Still Face Experiment clearly shows that infants need sensitive responsiveness, and relationship repair, from ALL caregivers.	6 games to instill mindfulness and gratitude in our children (and ourselves) Feeling gratitude magnifies what is good, beneficial, and enjoyable. Here are 6 games to play with your child to practice noticing the good things in life.
API Reads Reflection: Getting better at what we care about We all want to get better at the things we care about. Today's reflection from API Reads is taken from a TED Talk video.	11 ways to parent outside the box Parenting is not easily definable. Once we accept that there are no "perfect parents" and we all are in a process of learning and discovery, we will grow alongside our children's development.
Positive discipline: The 'golden rule' of parenting What is positive discipline, and why does it work so well?	Engagement vs redirection to create emotional safety It's often said that children's negative behaviors occur due to either the child is hoping to get something he or she wants, or the child is hoping to avoid something he or she doesn't want.
Voicing your opinion goes a long way What are your children learning from how you and your partner resolve conflict?	API Reads Monthly Top 5 for January #1) "The truth is, most children are aware of many 'private' exchanges their parents assume are beyond their comprehension -- a small gesture of comfort, a hostile glance.

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