Social & Emotional Development

The root of the word discipline comes from discipulus which means learner or pupil.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

May 15, 2023

The root of the word discipline comes from discipulus which means learner or pupil. At one point humans understood that discipline was actually about learning and not so much about punishment. In the horse (and human) herd, discipline is a loving and protective act. Teaching our youngsters how to...

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Beth Anstandig

Before you can lead others. You have to lead you.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

April 17, 2023

Before you can lead others. You have to lead you. If you are taking care of your own needs, listening to your own needs, leading yourself through your day and through your life with some stability, then you are able to actually lead (and parent) others. Whether that’s on a small scale with a couple...

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Beth Anstandig

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

March 14, 2023

“Never say never.” I’ve heard that phrase throughout my life and mostly blown it off. These days, it’s the mantra by which I’ve been living. "I’ll never leave the ranch. I’ll never move away from California. I’ll never be in another romantic relationship." These are things I said -- out loud and in...

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Beth Anstandig

MomsRising MomsRising Near You Social & Emotional Development

March 1, 2023

Children’s books and young adult books are being banned across Florida and together we can put a stop to it. New to the issue? Read the description below. If you are already looped in and ready to stop book bans, TAKE ACTION by clicking this link and skip to the links at the end for more actions ...

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Jeannina Perez

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

February 20, 2023

Does this sound familiar? “I’m fine.” “Oh, I’ll be okay.” “I don’t want to be a bother.” “I just need to spend some more time thinking about it.” “I’ll figure it out.” These are some of the things we say to ourselves or others when we are in denial of our own needs. Denying our needs is one of the...

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Beth Anstandig

Health Care MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

January 19, 2023

We’re in the middle of a profound mental health crisis and it stems from not taking care of our mammal needs and not attending to the stress in our relationships. Psychological needs are physical needs because if we don’t feel psychologically safe, we experience a biological reaction. Our...

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Beth Anstandig

Maternal Justice Politics & Policy Social & Emotional Development

December 16, 2022

On October 25th, 2022, parents across the country joined MomsRising and partners for a virtual teach-in on truth over fear and to learn ways to advocate for safe, honest, and inclusive education as the foundation of a just democracy. The event featured keynotes from Professor Kimberlé Crenshaw and...

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Kelsey Reyes

We need to redefine the concept of boundaries because they're not about drawing a line in the sand one day and everything changes.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

November 29, 2022

With the upcoming holiday season and its related demands, let's talk about boundaries. Whether at work or home, boundaries begin inside you when you sense a need and decide to care for yourself. You know something’s got to give. You can’t keep doing life this way. But you might not know what needs...

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Beth Anstandig

Why it's important to evaluate group culture.

MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

October 31, 2022

When you watch a herd of horses, they’re constantly communicating with each other about group and individual needs. They have a beautiful system of feedback and flow. When a need is expressed, it’s tended to. Yes, like human herds, there’s conflict but horse herds make necessary adjustments, move...

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Beth Anstandig

Sometimes we as moms don’t realize just how important our role is – the seriousness of keeping another mammal alive.

Breastfeeding Childcare & Early Education MomsRising Social & Emotional Development

August 17, 2022

I live (and work) with a herd of animals – horses, dogs, chickens and more. I spend long hours with them, learning their way of life, their state of being, and their patterns in relationships – including motherhood. In June, we welcomed a beautiful litter of six healthy Border Collie pups. (That...

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Beth Anstandig