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

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

Emotional Brain: The Barking Dog

The limbic system is several parts of the brain working together to form memories, regulate emotion, and also affects learning.

Brain, Stress, All blog posts, EmotionsLauren SpigelmyerSeptember 28, 2020The Behavior HubBarking Dog, Downstairs Brain, Brain, Emotions, Limbic System Comments

Thinking Brain: The Wise Owl

The prefrontal cortex is the “Think Tank” part of the brain responsible for learning and concentration.

Brain, Stress, Social Emotional Literacy, All blog posts, EmotionsLauren SpigelmyerSeptember 17, 2020The Behavior HubEmotions, Wise Owl, PFC, Prefrontal Cortex Comment

Kate’s Daily Life: A Self-Care Routine Overhaul

How to get this preventative self-care thing down before the school year starts.

Self-Care, Stress, Mindfulness, Health and Wellness, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerAugust 5, 2020The Behavior Hubself-care, stress, resilience Comment

Tying Self-Care Practices to Your Values

How to connect your self-care practices to what you value the most.

Self-Care, Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerJuly 29, 2020The Behavior Hubself-care, Values, wellness, Holistic Living, resilienceComment

Creating Rituals, Routines, and Habits: The How To of Preventative Self-Care

Consistent rituals and habits have changed my life! They can change yours, too.

Self-Care, Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Stress, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerJuly 22, 2020Self-Care, Preventative, resilienceComment

Know Thyself: Initial Steps for a Self-Care Practice

The First Step in the Practice of Self-Care

Emotions, Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerJuly 15, 2020The Behavior HubSelf-Care Routine, Self-Care, resilienceComment

What is self-care & why is it important?

Can you imagine being so in tune with your emotional state and moods that you could actually change them?

Thanks to neuroscience, we know this is possible!

Health and Wellness, Mindfulness, Self-Care, Stress, All blog postsLauren SpigelmyerJuly 8, 2020The Behavior Hubcalming, calm, self-care, resilienceComment

5 Breathing Exercises for Your Kiddo

“Breathwork”

It is one of the handiest tools in my “managing strong emotions” toolkit.

4 SUPER Easy Steps to Create a Calm Down Space for Kiddos

Have you ever had moments when you wanted to shut the whole world out and have some quality alone time?

I know you’ve felt that too. And it’s fine. Actually, more than fine. It’s totally normal. We all have those days when we need a bit of zen, silence, and solitude to get through.

Guess what? Kiddos have those days and moments too.

The First Step to Emotional Regulation

Your child’s emotions tell you when they are out of balance or stabilized and neutral. Before they learned to talk, their language was based on their emotional and physical feelings.

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