Inside: Positive Parenting techniques allow us to be calmer and happier and more peaceful parents. But what is it? How can you be a more positive parent? There are 6 simple things you can be doing right now to yell less and be a happier parent. It was a Tuesday afternoon and I was in a […]
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How to Help Your Tween When They Feel Sorry for Themselves
Inside: When your tween feels sorry for themselves, help your tween get past the poor me mentality and strengthen their mental health. This is especially important for our special needs tweens. My son padded downstairs in his footy pajamas and before I could get frustrated with him for coming downstairs yet again, he had something […]
How to Help Your Child When They Worry About Social Situations
Are your kids anxious? Do they have anxiety? Or are you like me and have kids that aren’t diagnosed with anything, but clearly become anxious when dealing with tough situations. All kids struggle with anxious moments even if they don’t have anxiety. All kids will benefit from these tools to help them deal with tough […]
The Most Important Thing To do When Your Child Wants to Quit
Inside: Want to know if your child should be allowed to quit their hobby? Use this free printable to help you determine if it’s a good idea to let them quit their hobby. I won’t do it. I won’t play soccer. I hate it! This was my 4 year old son, one week after he […]
How to Know If Your Tween Is Ready for More Independence
Inside: How do you know if your your tween is ready for more independence? Do you struggle with giving your child–especially your special needs child–the skills they need to be independent and self-sufficient? All children crave independence and our jobs as parents is two fold: getting them ready for the independence and determining when they’re […]