Mind Full vs. Mindful- This infographic is a great example of what a cluttered mind and holding on to negative emotions can do. The dog's image is what is happening in the present moment. He is looking ahead and assessing what's in front of him at that moment non-judgmentally . The owner is thinking about countless other things and isn't able to be present in this moment. They are letting countless other things alter how they see the situation at hand. With parenting, the adult cannot let what happened to them earlier in the day or other things in their life dictate how they react to something in the present moment. Being able to let go of our negative emotions always our minds to clear up and look at things objectively and be present with your child.