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...]
Helping Your Child Manage Anxiety: A Guide for Parents
If you are unsure how to help your anxious child, this guide will give you an overview of how the brain impacts your child's anxiety and tips to help them manage anxious feelings with your support! Sometimes anxiety is a tiny nagging voice in the back of your mind asking, "did you turn off the oven before you left the house this … [Read more...]
Waiting for Emotional Maturity: A Reminder for Parents
Feeling frustrated because your child seems "too old" for certain behavior? This post will encourage you as you wait for them to mature emotionally. Thank you to April Finley for this guest post. Read more about her in the bio below! When my firstborn was between five and six years old, I felt pressured to teach him to read. We homeschool, … [Read more...]
Angry parents: How to learn from your anger
Tired of responding to your kids with anger? Want to stay calm, but continue yelling instead? You're not alone. Use these tips to learn from your anger and move forward in a positive direction. You’ve heard a lot about being calm: It’s the best way to make a decision. It’s the best way to support your kids when they’re having a meltdown. It’s … [Read more...]