When kids get physical during a meltdown, it’s not “bad behavior” - it’s their brain doing what it’s wired to do. The emotional part of the brain is fully online from birth, but the thinking part that helps with self-control is still under construction ( even into adulthood!😱)
A few extra things to keep in... See more
Let’s talk about the stuff that might sting...not to judge, but because avoiding the truth keeps us stuck.
Most of us parent the way we were parented. Not because it always works, but because it’s what we know. When we know better, we do better and that’s how we break cycles. 💛
If this made... See more
considering making this a series because I get a lot of DMs asking about parenting because (rightly so) I think people (especially women) are really freaking scared to enter that stage of life. I absolutely do not know how to do any of this “right” but there are some intentions and decisions I think have really helped make this an experience I not... See more
*Save this post and never run out of conversation starters with your kids*
Getting to know our kids is one of the most important things we can do as parents
But surprisingly, a lot of parents I talk to don't know where to start
The answer is simple, we just need... See more
Conversations that Should Not go to the ears of children…😊
Well -
Children are always Listening.
Whether they’re playing around, watching tv, just being around in the background or being silent observers.
What they Listen becomes their Perception of the World,... See more
Oof, it's number 2 for me. 🤪😭🫣 Which one can you relate to right now (1-6)?
This is just your friendly reminder that what feels annoying is often a sign of growth and the very things we want them to have as adults:
👉🏽Asking "why" repeatedly = Critical thinking and intellectual... See more