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Children who struggle with worry or anxiety often have a negative “worry script” playing in their head. Help your children overcome fears by creating a new positive script! Jordan shuffled slowly to the front of the classroom. His shoulders were hunched, his stomach was in knots and his
Continue Reading“I’m a failure.” “I can’t do it perfectly.” “I’m ruining my kids.” “I can’t stop worrying.” “What if…” “Why can’t I be more like…” Why can’t my kids be more like…” The messages that replay in the mind of a mom are anything but positive. And in a thankless
Continue ReadingI know you’ve been there. The days when you can hardly open your eyes because you are so tired. You shuffle through the morning routine, get your children out the door for school, and then dream of climbing back into bed. It’s the days when getting enough sleep is
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It’s not always easy to know what to say to our kids. You don’t want to yell, you don’t want to make things worse, and you don’t want to make things more complicated. Sometimes you just want a few simple go-to parenting phrases. A phrase that is still powerful
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Your son is worried again. He doesn’t want to go to school tomorrow. He says he thinks he’s getting sick. You’ve been here before. You feel helpless and overwhelmed, not sure how to help your anxious child. You encourage him to “take a deep breath,” but he refuses, saying “it
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You’re cleaning up after the chaos of the morning routine when you notice a bright yellow piece of paper on the table. Your son’s permission slip. He can’t go on the field trip without it. Grabbing your keys, you freeze – second-guessing your next move. Wait. If I bring this
Continue ReadingDid you hear what Sophie said to Jenna about what Claire told Megan after school today? Or, did you hear that Hailey is not going to play with Gina because of what she told Lindsey about liking Patrick? No? Well, your daughter probably did. And, chances are, she’s just
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If you have a child who struggles with anxiety, anger or impatience, you are probably very familiar with the phrases: “calm down” and “take a deep breath.” Even though you’re not convinced that those phrases really work, you continue to say them because you don’t know what else to say.
Continue ReadingThis year I’m going to be patient with my kids. And I’m not going to yell. Oh, and no more chicken nuggets. You smile. Feeling proud of your new parenting goals. Until you turn around and your toddler is pouring ketchup on the floor. And the dog is leaving a
Continue ReadingAs the confetti rains down and the clock strikes midnight, you mutter the words: “This year, I won’t yell at my kids.” It’s the same resolution you set last year. And you made it about 36 hours. The start of a new year always provides an opportunity for reflection
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