Parents’ emotions matter, too. It’s not just children who need help managing emotions—parents do, too. Self-Regulation and Mindfulness help adults become more intentional in how they respond to children’s behavior. You’ll gain practical skills to manage your own emotions and learn how to choose responses that are age-appropriate, supportive, and grounded in mindfulness.

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• Why self-regulation is just as important for adults as it is for kids
• Mindful approaches to parenting during stressful moments
• How to select appropriate responses based on a child’s age and developmental stage

• Parents and caregivers of children of all ages
• Foster and adoptive parents
• Family support professionals and anyone who works with children and families

• Format: 100% online and self-paced
• Time Commitment: Approximately 1.5 hours
• Credit: Approved for 1.5 hours of foster parent training credit in Iowa
• Certificate of Completion: Provided as a PDF download at the end of the course
• Access: Immediate for a period of one year from purchase date