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When Kids Get Aggressive: A Guide For Parents

January 23, 2023 by nicoleschwarz

What to do when kids get aggressive, a guide for parents by Nicole Schwarz, parent coach

Parenting a child who hits, kicks, bites, or hurts others can feel overwhelming and confusing.  This guide will give you an overview of how to support your child when they are aggressive, and help them learn how to manage their big feelings without aggression. "How can we get our 5-year-old to stop hitting?" "My three-year-old kicks me, … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Communication, Feelings & Emotions, Kids & Anger, Kids & Anxiety, Positive Discipline, Positive Parenting Tagged With: aggression, aggressive, Anxious Kids, Connection, Kids, shame, teen, toddler

Reduce Shame: 21 Things Your Child Needs To Hear

November 22, 2021 by nicoleschwarz

21 shame reducing phrases every child needs to hear, Nicole Schwarz, Imperfect Families

Is your child stuck in the "I'm a bad kid" cycle? Caregivers can reduce the effects of shame, using these phrases to remind your child that they are seen, known, and loved. Shame is a powerful force.  It sends the message that you are not worthy of love. It tells us we should hide our true selves because people would reject us if we … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Feelings & Emotions, Positive Discipline, Positive Parenting Tagged With: Angry Kids, Anxious Kids, Kids, shame

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