Raising Kids
I don’t know why a trip to the grocery store with my oldest always results in a public temper tantrum, but it does. For the longest time, he would exhibit something close to a mental breakdown over the kiddie shopping carts. Whomever invented those is the bane of my existence. My son is a strong-willed child, who struggles with [...]
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3 Powerful Words to Remember When Your Child Melts Down
We had just left Target. Three kids in tow, a basket full of items even though I swore I was only going for toothpaste and bread. We had made it through our whole trip almost unscathed. No tantrums in the aisles, no begging for toys. And we even had made it past the dreaded dollar spot. We got to the car, unpacked, I got all of my kids [...]
The 3-Part Method That Will Change the Way You Parent—Forever
Inside this post: Positive parenting for kids begins with a simple, yet genius 3-part coaching method that will help you learn how to make kids listen and keep a peaceful home. Post contains affiliate links. My son started at a new school for the very first time and his anxiety was so powerful, it was as if he crashed [...]
Schedule / Routine7 Parenting Hacks for an Easier Bedtime with Kids
Inside: If you are struggling with toddler tantrums at bedtime, these are easy, yet effective tips to help for a smoother bedtime with toddlers! Plus, tips for an earlier bedtime! Sitting in the driver’s seat of the car, my forehead pressed against my hands which clenched the wheel beneath them. My sweet baby girl wailed in [...]
A New Approach to the Epic Toddler Meltdown
No matter how long you’ve been parenting a toddler, you know that epic meltdowns are something fierce. You also probably know that you can try a variety of things to help your toddler get through those meltdowns and eventually snap out of it. A few initial things that always come to mind are empathy, storytelling, and keeping your child [...]
How to Help Toddlers Cope with Big Emotions
Life is stressful for toddlers, and helping toddlers cope with big emotions can feel equally as stressful. As a parent you’ve probably been in a situation or two when your toddler started to throw a tantrum. To let all the emotions burst out over the most illogical thing. Maybe it happened at a grocery store or when going to daycare or [...]
Helping Children Cope with Runaway Emotions
Climbing into the refrigerator, chewing electrical cords and putting hands in the toilet are all things I'm constantly trying to prevent my son from doing as of late. Sometimes he sneaks one past me, and I will catch them in the act. I tell him no and move him to another place, and suddenly my delightfully happy baby starts sobbing to no [...]
