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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
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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
5 Gentle Sleep Tips for Kids (That Actually Work!)
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5 Gentle Sleep Tips for Kids (That Actually Work!)

Hey there, mama (or papa)! If bedtime feels more like a wrestling match than a winding-down routine, trust me, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too, pacing the hallway like a zombie while whispering, “Just go to sleep, sweetie…” Over the years (and with a few trial-and-error bedtime

  • Cynthia Arscott
Cynthia Arscott May 9, 2025 • 2 min read
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