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Sharing a Room with Siblings

Sharing a Room with Siblings

Moving siblings into the same room can feel like a big leap! It can be exciting for some kids and overwhelming for others. The good news? With the right setup and some simple routines, it can be a positive, time and space saving set up (plus great bonding experience!) for

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Sep 30, 2025 • 2 min read
How to Use Goldminds in Your Bedtime Routine

How to Use Goldminds in Your Bedtime Routine

If bedtime feels like a nightly juggling act, you’re not alone. Between brushing teeth, finding pajamas, and requests for “just one more drink,” it can be hard to create a peaceful transition to sleep. That’s where Goldminds comes in. We have created an app that makes bedtime calmer,

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Sep 30, 2025 • 2 min read
Big Emotions, Little Lessons: What’s New in Goldminds

Big Emotions, Little Lessons: What’s New in Goldminds

At Goldminds, we’re always looking for ways to help families make everyday moments more mindful, connected, and fun. Our latest update is here and it’s full of features designed to make storytime even more magical for your child (and easier for you!). Introducing Little LessonsWe know kids face

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Sep 15, 2025 • 1 min read
What Makes Goldminds Different

What Makes Goldminds Different

Learn more about the only kids' sleep story app designed for rest and resilience. Every parent knows the struggle: bedtime can feel like a marathon at the very moment you’re running out of steam. At Goldminds, we believe winding down can be calm for both kids and for you:

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Sep 15, 2025 • 3 min read
After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down After School (and What Helps)

After-School Restraint Collapse: Why Kids Melt Down After School (and What Helps)

The backpacks drop, shoes get kicked off, and suddenly… meltdown mode. If your child comes home from school cranky, clingy, or explosive, you’re seeing what many call after-school restraint collapse. Why does this happen? All day, kids work hard to “hold it together." They are listening, sharing, sitting still,

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Aug 18, 2025 • 2 min read
Back-to-School Morning Routine Tips for a Calmer Start

Back-to-School Morning Routine Tips for a Calmer Start

New backpacks, sharpened pencils… and total morning chaos? Back-to-school season is exciting, but it can also be a lot. The good news is, with a few simple tweaks (and a little morning calm), you can make school mornings smoother for everyone. 1. Simplify, simplify, simplifyIn the Simplifying Your Routine &

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Aug 17, 2025 • 2 min read
Tablet shows “Barnyard Back-to-School” story with cartoon farm animals.

Emotional Prep for the Back-to-School Transition

Back-to-school transitions can be tough but simple routines and mindfulness tools can make a big difference. From easing separation anxiety to calming after-school meltdowns, this post shares evidence-based strategies to help your child feel more confident, calm, and ready for the year ahead.

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Aug 1, 2025 • 3 min read
Making the Crib-to-Bed Transition Feel Magical (Not Stressful)

Making the Crib-to-Bed Transition Feel Magical (Not Stressful)

There’s no one perfect time to move your child from a crib to a bed and no single “right” way to do it. But when the time does come, we want it to feel (dare we say) exciting, not scary! That’s why we focus on setting the stage

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Jul 30, 2025 • 3 min read
Bedtime Basics: How to Create Calm, Connection & Restful Sleep

Bedtime Basics: How to Create Calm, Connection & Restful Sleep

At Goldminds, we know that bedtime isn’t just about getting kids to sleep, it’s about giving them the tools to wind down, feel safe, and end their day feeling connected. Our mindfulness-infused stories are designed for calmer days and sleepier nights, but even the most soothing story works

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott Jul 30, 2025 • 2 min read
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