Our kids: Our business

09/17/2025

Discover the power of mindful parenting with these gentle phrases to soothe after a moment of frustration!

What are some phrases you would add?

09/03/2025

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08/30/2025

08/28/2025

❤️ "The only thing that will change behavior is to teach a new skill to replace the troublesome behavior."

Learn more about Conscious Discipline's approach to consequences and teaching new skills here: https://consciousdiscipline.com/conscious-discipline-consequences-common-scenarios/

08/28/2025

In the wake of today’s tragic school shooting in Minneapolis, many parents are facing the challenge of caring for their children while coping with their own grief. We’ve put together tips to help you support kids as they process fear and loss.

For families directly affected, our Helping Children Cope After a Traumatic Event guide may be especially useful:
https://childmind.org/guide/helping-children-cope-after-a-traumatic-event/

For more trauma resources:
https://childmind.org/topics/trauma-grief/

08/19/2025

Institute of Child Psychology ❤️

08/14/2025

A new study confirms what many parents already know: singing soothes babies.
But it’s not about perfect pitch—it’s about connection.

In the study, parents weren’t told to sing—but they did, instinctively. And it worked. Their babies calmed. Over time, they settled more easily. This is what Circle of Security Parenting calls Parental Wisdom: that deep, intuitive drive to comfort and connect.

When it feels hard to access that wisdom, it doesn’t mean you’re failing. It means you’re human—and you’re not alone. At COSP, we don’t expect perfection. We help parents reconnect with the part of themselves that wants to show up, even when they’re unsure how.

Your baby doesn’t need a lullaby in tune.
They need you.

08/12/2025

Congratulations!!! 🤗

SPOKANE, Wash. -- Two local elementary schools were recently recognized for their work in making their school communities healthier!

08/07/2025

As always, wise words from Mr. Rogers ❤

08/05/2025

07/10/2025

🎮 Need a family summer activity to beat the heat? Sign up for our July 24 Youth Video Game Tournament in collaboration with Native Gaming!

Ages 18 and under can participate in the Super Smash Bros. Ultimate tournament while learning about the importance of technology in health science fields.

A parent or guardian must accompany participants for the duration of the program to play in the tournament. Doors open at 6:00 pm!

This event is open to the community. Learn more and register here: https://spokane.wsu.edu/native-health/2025/07/07/nahs-hosts-youth-video-game-tournament/

07/09/2025

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🎉 Today we celebrate 9 years of Spokane’s URM program—and the 51 licensed homes that have opened their doors to refugee youth from 14 different countries.
Because of you, 76 young people have found and .

💙 Thank you for being part of this journey. 💙