The toddler and preschool years can be exhausting and overwhelming, but don't believe the hype - parenting toddlers doesn't have to be terrible! In fact, you can even enjoy this stage. (It's true!) Use these tips to help you discipline, manage tantrums, avoid power struggles and parent your toddler with confidence! How to Absolutely Love … [Read more...]
5 Ordinary Opportunities for Amazing Connection with your Tween
Keep the relationship with your tween strong and healthy using these everyday activities and simple connection opportunities. Connecting with little kids often means getting on the floor to play Legos or Barbies. A game of chase or a quiet snuggle was just part of the daily routine. Now your child is a tween and finding ways to connect … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting for Toddlers: 5 Amazing Benefits
Little kids don't need harsh discipline like timeouts or threats to behave. Positive parenting for toddlers and preschoolers works - even if your kids are too young to talk! It's not too early to set a positive, respectful foundation for parenting in your home. (And it's not too late to make some changes to your parenting either!) My … [Read more...]
5 Confidence-boosting questions to ask when your child acts out
These 5 questions help you feel confident, calm, and prepared to teach your child using positive, respectful parenting strategies. Let’s be honest. In the middle of a meltdown, my first question is: "How do I get them to calm down?" In the middle of a disagreement, my goal is: "How do I get them to agree with me?" In the middle of an … [Read more...]
The most effective way to teach your child a lesson
Things are out of control. I can't let them get away with this! How do I make sure my kids know their behavior is wrong? These tips will help you teach your child a lesson in a respectful and productive way - and at a time when they are willing and open to listening! The screeching is piercing your ears. Like alarm bells in your head. Your … [Read more...]
How to support your upset child
Saying "calm down" when your child is crying or angry never works. Thankfully, there are ways you can support your upset child even when they are experiencing big feelings. Print these listening tips so you can reference them in the heat of the moment! The volcano has exploded. The floodgates are wide open. Your child is experiencing - and … [Read more...]
Positive Parenting: Handling Back Talk
The following is an excerpt from Rebecca Eanes' new book, The Positive Parenting Workbook. This inspiring and inviting guide walks readers through the process of charting a new path toward greater emotional awareness, clear communication, and joyful parenting! Filled with encouraging prompts and plenty of room to record your progress, this … [Read more...]
3 Words Your Child is Longing to Hear
The second I walk in the door, she’s on my heels. Showing me a thousand pictures, talking non-stop about her day, balancing on one foot, then the other. If I’m distracted, she might mix things up a little. Pulling on my sweater, singing at the top of her lungs, or whining. She wants my attention. But she wants more than just my gaze, she … [Read more...]
16 simple positive parenting tips for your 3 year old
Tired of the power struggles and battles over everything? Unsure how to discipline your toddler without using timeouts? Use these 16 simple reminders to bring the joy back to parenting your 3-year-old! Some say the 2’s are terrible. But for many parents, it’s the 3’s that really challenge a parent’s ability to stay cool under … [Read more...]
Helping your child self-regulate during the holidays
I feel like there should be a warning for all parents around mid-November that reads: Caution. Self-regulation may be limited. As the season's shift and the store shelves begin to burst with the latest toys and flashy gadgets, kids dream of candy, Santa, and getting gifts for doing absolutely nothing. That’s a lot of excitement to … [Read more...]