Doors slamming. Teeth gritted. Feet stomping. The anger just rolls from such a tiny body and leaves you feeling helpless. You are doing everything you can to keep your cool, “It’s going to be okay” is all you seem to be able to muster. Your child is convinced the world is against him and that […]
An Open Letter to My Son’s Kindergarten Teacher… We Lost This Year
An open letter to my son’s kindergarten teacher: We lost this year. I am sure you are going to go home and pat yourself on the back for a job well done, but the truth is, we lost this year. My son started out this year happy. He loved learning and was excited to go […]
3 Powerful Words to Use When Your Child Says “I Hate You”
I HATE YOU!! Those three words hit you in your core. They knock you back, take your breath and hit all the wrong spots. With those three simple words, a child can summon your deepest, darkest emotions. Those three simple short words are the three words I think every single parent or teacher dreads. Even […]
13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Help an Anxious Child Calm Down
It’s time for school. The bus will arrive any minute. Maybe today will be the day! But then you hear it: “Mom, I don’t want to go to school.” Your heart sinks. Here we go again. Every day it’s the same conversation. The same conversation that usually ends up in tears, missing the bus and […]
Scared to Leave Your Anxious Child with a Babysitter? Try These…
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of LG. All opinions are 100% mine. “Always keep a regular date night”. Such a simple, well-meaning suggestion that was given to me countless times as I got ready for my wedding. Little did those sweet friends and family members know, “regular date night” is […]
Calming Tips for Your Anxious Child: Finally, I have created FREE 10 Day Email Series to get the top secrets on how to calm your anxious child so both of you can have a better day!
Super Simple Hack to Revolutionize Your Morning Routine with Your Preschooler
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Renew Life. All opinions are 100% mine. Super B was so excited to start preschool this year, but I was a little terrified. See, Super B and I, we’re not morning people. Getting up and going is really hard for us, and having a […]
Super Awesome Calming Robot Activity Kit for Busy Kids That Can’t Sit Still
The minutes can seem to last for hours when you’re having to sit and wait with a restless child. Times when we have no choice but to wait, like in a doctor’s office, or at the DMV can become frustrating situations for both parent and especially for the child. There are many times that I […]
The Parenting Truths You Need to End Power Struggles with No More Yelling
Losing control as a parent is one of the most frustrating aspects of being a parent. It leads to nagging, yelling, and constant reminders that can wear anyone down. As many of you know, I am an admitted yeller and have been working on creating a calmer, more peaceful home for the last year. Although we […]
Sure-fire Tips to Help Kids Handle Transitions Like a Boss
What if you were in the middle of something really important and I demanded that you stop right this instance and do something for me? You would look at me like I was crazy, right? How would it make you feel if I didn’t let up, and kept nagging you to stop right now and […]