Consequences are a classic go-to for parenting. “If you don’t clean your room, you can’t have screen time.” “If you hit your brother, you lose your toys for the day.” Sound familiar?But what happens when consequences don’t work — and no matter what you try, your child’s behavior doesn’t improve? You’re not failing. You’re not…
Positive affirmations for kids are powerful tools that can shape your child’s confidence, resilience, and happiness. In a world filled with challenges, our words can uplift their spirits and empower them to believe in themselves. In a world where negativity often surrounds us, it’s crucial to fill our children’s lives with positivity and encouragement. One…
As a parent, hearing your child use negative self-talk can be heartbreaking – which is why it’s important to know how to stop negative self talk in children! It’s a common response to challenging situations, but it’s important to help your child develop positive self-talk to replace those negative thoughts. When my middle child kept…
Parenting can push anyone to their limits. After all, raising little humans—while incredibly rewarding—is undeniably stressful. You might have the best intentions to stay calm, but inevitably, stressful moments arise, tempers flare, and yelling happens. The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way. That’s why I’ve put together this no yelling parenting toolbox,…
Motherhood is a journey like no other — messy, magical, exhausting, and joyful all at once. When the days feel long and the challenges pile up, it’s often the tiny, fleeting moments that remind us why it’s all so incredibly worth it. In this post, I’ll walk you through some of the most heartfelt joys…
Have you ever found yourself whisper-yelling, “Just calm down!” while your 6-year-old is mid-meltdown? You’re not alone. By age 6, kids are no longer toddlers, but they’re still a long way from mastering emotional self-control. They might burst into tears over “wrong socks,” sibling drama, or even a rough day at school — not because…