You’ve probably heard this parenting advice everywhere lately: validate your child’s feelings. And honestly? Emotional validation does matter. Kids want to feel heard, understood, and…
If you’ve ever found yourself doing everything at home—managing schedules, picking up the slack, remembering all the little details—and then wondering why you feel so…
You know that feeling when your brain never turns off? You’re tracking school schedules, library days, appointments, permission slips, grocery lists… and somehow, even when…
We’ve been taught that being hard on ourselves makes us better. That if we just try harder, stay consistent enough, hold higher standards, and push…
It’s easy to look at a report card and feel like you’re getting a clear answer. Are they doing well? Are they “on track”? Are…
Split shift parenting sounds like the answer so many overwhelmed moms have been searching for. Clear roles. Built-in breaks. Finally feeling like you’re not “on”…
Overthinking your parenting decisions? Replaying conversations in your head at night? Wondering if you handled that moment “the right way”? You’re not alone—and you’re definitely…
If you’ve ever tried gentle parenting and thought… why isn’t this working? — you are not alone. So many moms are doing their best to…
If you’ve ever felt like you’re being pulled in two directions—trying to show up fully at work while also wanting to be present at home—you’re…
Sharing our kids online can feel completely normal. It’s how we connect, document memories, and stay close with family and friends. But what does it…
Mean kids. They’re everywhere.
Let’s face it. These kids who tease aren’t horrible human beings (although our mama bear senses want to say they are), they just lack social skills.
So if we want our kids to avoid these mean kids and seek out positive relationships, we as parents, need to teach them social skills.
We all get into arguments with our kids that make us feel stressed and anxious. But how do we get out of that and move on to a solution with our kids? We give easy calm down strategies for your and your kids. You both will be able to cool down in no time flat!
These tips are perfect for parents and kids!
It can be hard finding your authentic self when we put so much energy into our family every day. It becomes so difficult to untangle where your identity ends and your identity as a parent begins (news flash- they are different)! We’re going to share 3 things you can do to have healthy boundaries with our kids and family and help you find your authentic self.
It’s hard enough when you are trying to pick a place to go out to eat and no one is on the same page, but when you and your partner or co-parent aren’t on the same page…it can be downright agonizing! We discuss with Amy how parents can identify what the real issue is causing their parenting struggles and how to best get on the same page and become a united front.
When you have anxiety, you feel like you’re all alone. But you’re not.
Here are 5 tips to cope with the anxiety we feel as moms.
Every day feels like a fight. Whether you ask your kids to pick up their shoes off the floor, to go get dressed for school, or simply to come join the family for dinner. It often feels like our kids simply don’t listen to us! But if we did just 3 simple things, we would see much different results.
Want to stop yelling at home? You’re not alone. Some of us grew up in ultra loud households where raised voices were just the normal…
When it comes to parenting, so many of us want to raise “good kids”. Kids who will be kind to others, who can problem solve, kids who truly understand and act out of compassion, and who understand inclusivity, justice, and equality. But there is often a space between raising “good kids” and raising pro-justice kids. That’s where the concept of Social Justice Parenting comes in.
Too often, we fall into the trap of punishing our kids in the heat of the moment after something’s happened. But that hardly ever works. Here, we’ll discuss the difference between logical consequences and punishments, as well as how to make effective logical consequences that will have a positive impact on your discipline at home.
Have you ever thought that being a parent should carry some training? How about spy training? I mean, who doesn’t want to learn how to parent like a spy? Meet Christina Hillsberg, former CIA agent and author who shares how her training as a spy has influenced her parenting with her 5 kids.
Do you wonder how to teach good coping skills to your kids? We talk with Janine Halloran, LMHC, about everything parents should and shouldn’t do when learning and teaching good coping skills to kids.
We share our thoughts on motherhood, the ups and downs of it all, and 3 essential tips on how to reclaim your joy as a mom during those rough days in parenting.
Why do so many of us feel a little squeamish when we even think about talking with our kids about sex? But it doesn’t need to and we have the answers.