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Mindfulness Retreat Transforms Teens in Oregon

By Karen “Karb” Bullard — 2019

Bald with a bushy beard, and covered in tattoos, he (Enrique Collazo) has the kindest eyes and leads with his heart, whether in group meditation, during his powerful wisdom talks, or when facilitating an amazing dance workshop inspired by Gabriel Roth’s 5 Rhythms. He sets the tone for the group and strongly influences everyone attending, mentors and students alike.

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Should I Pay My Son $100 to Quit Fortnite?

A neuroscience-based parent guide to your nightly battle royale fight.

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Cultivating Empathy in My Children, from a Neuroscience Perspective

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Dr. Daniel Siegel explains how changes to the adolescent brain transform relationships with peers and parents—and what adults can learn from those changes.

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Dr. Dan Siegel: What Hearing “Yes” Does to Your Child’s Brain

It's not about permissive parenting. It's about using "yes" to find ways to relate, which encourages kids to explore and be resilient, instead of starting at "no," which shuts them down.

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