Inside: It’s tough to raise a kind boy amidst the tough guy boy culture found on sports teams. It’s hard to balance teaching them kindness when they’re trying to fit in and be one of the guys. But there’s a powerful phrase we use to praise our son’s kindness while he plays sports with the boys […]
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When Comforting a Disappointed Child Avoid This Phrase
Inside: Avoid this one common and overused phrase when comforting a disappointed child…and 10 things to say to them instead to really help them move past their disappointment and sadness in a healthy way. My daughter stood there, dressed in her brand new pink tutu and her hair in a bun she begged for with tears […]
How to Find a Mom Work Life Balance
Inside: So they don’t lose their minds, moms have to find mom work life balance if they’re stay at home moms. Use these 15 tips to help. My husband works for a huge corporation that is always touting “work life balance.” They encourage their employees to shut down the computers and ignore the emails and […]
Books About Big Emotions that Teach Emotional Regulation
Inside: Use these books about big emotions that teach emotional regulation to help kids manage their emotions and feelings. One of the most empowering skills we can give to our kids emotional intelligence: learning how to recognize their emotions, name their emotions, learn that all emotions are okay, and then learn how to self-soothe and […]
How to Stay Calm as a Parent When You’re Triggered
Inside: Use these 8 strategies to help you stay calm as a parent when you’re triggered by your kids’ behavior. If you want to yell less and stay calm more, this will help. Stop crying or I’ll give you something to cry about. Big girls don’t cry. Act your age. Pull it together. Put on […]