It can be hard to stay calm when your child is upset, anxious, angry, or sad. Read through this list to find 13 ways to practice calm, confident parenting. I did not start out being an especially calm, patient parent. It took years of practice, therapy, and lots of deep breaths. And guess what? There are still times when I lose my cool, … [Read more...]
Easy Daily Practices to Show Love to Your Imperfect Self
Hey imperfect parent! When was the last time you truly embraced a mistake? Smiled when an old habit popped-up? Or shook off a bad mood? (Maybe never.) We have a tendency to hold ourselves to a ridiculously high standard: Perfection. Every moment we mess up is evidence that we are missing the mark. What if we flipped this script? … [Read more...]
I’ll be a good mom when…
It'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 cheese." The growing weight of the backpack is uncomfortable, but you … [Read more...]
The Power of a Story: Helping Your Child Overcome Fears
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 palms were sweaty. On his way to the … [Read more...]
31 Affirmations for Moms
"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 job like motherhood, compliments from others are often few and far … [Read more...]