I had a headache. I had a work deadline that I was probably going to miss. I was two coffees in, but it still wasn’t helping. My son spilled his milk and I could feel my temper rising. In hindsight, he made a simple mistake that could have happened to anyone. I should have handed […]
7 Sure-Fire Ways to Squash Back to School Anxiety
Wasn’t it just the beginning of summer? I’m not sure how we got here, but yet, here we are. School is starting in just a few weeks and the anxiety is already starting to build. It definitely looks different for each of my kids, but never the less, the anxiety is there for each of […]
One Surprising Trick to Reduce Aggression and Improve Behavior {Backed by Science}
I’m a scientist at heart. I have to try new things constantly and tweak my hypothesis until I find some way to answer my never ending questions. I use this science passion of mine constantly in parenting when trying to find simple ways to help my high needs son calm his anger and improve his behavior. […]
Life-Changing Steps to Reconnect After Yelling at Your Kids
I took my deep breaths. I offered his sensory tools. I tried all of my calming phrases. Nothing seemed to be working. I wasn’t on the top of my game. My head was pounding and I needed to eat. He just kept pushing every button that I had. Finally, I snapped. I lost my cool, […]
5 Must-Read Tips for Bringing Home a Newborn When You Have an Intense Child
This is a sponsored post written by me on behalf of Arlo Baby. All opinions are 100% mine. Every expecting couple has a ton to plan before bringing home a baby, but when you already have children there’s a lot more to consider. This only intensifies when you’re bringing home a baby to a […]
13 Powerful Phrases Proven to Calm an Angry Child
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 […]