One of the greatest joys in life is celebrating the day you were born. And if you’re a parent, then celebrating your child’s birthday far exceeds any other day of the year. Why? Because giving birth is pretty magical. No, it surely doesn’t feel magical, but c’mon… when you see your child, aren’t you just […]
I have a loose parenting style and while I’m not proud of it, I don’t apologize for it either. But there’s one area that I won’t tolerate any nonsense with – and that’s lying. My son gets more screen time than he should, eats more sugar than I should let him and goes to bed […]
I remember the first time I ever bit into a Cinnamon Sugar Doughnut Bite. I was staying for a few days at my best friend from college’s house.
For years, the mom of a nine-year-old boy struggled to understand his behavior. He was prone to meltdowns and genuinely appeared to dislike school, no matter the classroom. She described his meltdowns as “overwhelming,” sharing that he would throw himself on ground and scream and cry. Teachers, administrators, and school counselors suggested better boundaries, an […]
A good friend sent me a text the other day; she was feeling defeated because she took her child (who was screaming because they had to leave) out of a birthday party. She had to do this because she noticed a few kids picking on him, and when she saw he was visibly upset, she […]
A mom of three young children reached out to me to learn how to implement positive parenting. She told me that she yells when she’s frustrated. She explained that she does deep breathing to stay calm, and that works for a while, but eventually, she feels herself losing control of her calm, and that’s when […]
More often than not, I find that big shifts can be traced to a specific trigger.
I actually enjoy keeping my kids home for a sick day, because we do these things.
Avoid major meltdown. Next time you’re out shopping, keep these tips in mind.
Find out if positive parenting techniques for your toddler really work.
