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It’s been a walking-on-eggshells kind of day. “That’s my decision,” you say cautiously. “No more snacks before bed.” You pause, waiting. And, just as expected, your child flies into a fit of rage. “That’s not fair!” He yells, slamming his fist on the table. “I’m still hungry!” The yelling doesn’t
Continue ReadingThe goody bag is bulging with toys and candy. Your youngest child beams with pride as she displays her loot and gives you a minute-by-minute recap of the “My Little Pony” themed birthday party she just attended. Out of the blue, your son snatches the goody bag and says, “That
Continue ReadingI have three kids. A part time job. And a house that refuses to stay clean for more than a minute. There’s barely enough time in the day to get the basics done, let alone anything else. And, in the midst of all the chaos, my kids are longing to
Continue ReadingYou gave him a warning. If he threw the crayons on the floor again, he would be in timeout. And…he did it anyway. So, into timeout he goes. Or, at least that’s what should happen. Instead, you find yourself in a wrestling match. Grabbing him out of the chair, trying
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As parents, we want great things for our kids. Sometimes, we feel disappointed when they struggle with a sport or lack interest in something we enjoyed as a child. Kate Early, a Licensed Professional Counselor, shares some tips for managing our feelings and supporting our kids. I’ll be honest, here…sometimes
Continue ReadingWhy do the meltdowns always happen at night? I’m exhausted. I’m off the clock. I’m done with this parenting gig for today. Don’t my kids know that? All I want to do is stare mindlessly TV. And I’m not talking about Daniel Tiger or Ninjago. My child is screaming. I
Continue ReadingIt’s mac ‘n cheese again tonight. As you plop a scoop on each child’s plate you hear that little voice inside, “Is this the best you can do?” Without knowing it, you add another heavy brick to your backpack of shame. This one’s labeled: “good moms don’t serve mac ‘n
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Sometimes talking with our kids is like pulling teeth. It’s not always easy for kids to put their thoughts and feelings into words. Art is a fantastic tool for connecting and communicating with our kids! Amy Maricle of Mindful Art Studio is back to help you use art journaling with
Continue ReadingYour kids are fighting. Again. You can hear them in the living room arguing over the remote. Or the iPad. Or whatever. “Work it out guys!” you yell from the other room. The arguing continues. And in a matter of seconds, you hear screaming. They are obviously not working
Continue ReadingYou did it again. You lost your temper with your kids. You yelled. You criticized. No matter how hard you try, you keep falling back into these bad habits. You don’t want to be an angry parent, but in the moment…it just happens. You’ve heard all about learning your
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