Creating a Felt Sense of Safety in Your Kids

There are times, or even whole seasons, when the world just doesn’t feel safe.

Sometimes, that feeling of danger or uncertainty affects our loved ones directly. Other times, it’s just seeing things that aren’t right happening in our community, our co...

If you’ve ever searched things like:

“How do I stop tantrums?”
“Why won’t my child calm down?”
“What do I do when my kid melts down in public?”

You’re not alone.

Temper tantrums are hard. They can be long, loud, intense, and completely overwhelming. Especially when you’re already exhausted, overs...

There’s a concept I teach often in my Mother Wound Coaching work, one that almost no one has heard explained clearly, and yet when they do hear it, something inside them softens.

It’s the idea of the Good Enough Mother.

And if you haven’t heard this before (or if you’ve heard it and aren't a big f...

You know that moment in parenting where you've tried everything, and nothing is working?

Now dinner is burning. One kid is crying. Another is yelling. Someone else is sprinting down the hallway naked.

And you stand there thinking, 'I should know what to do... but I don't.'

That moment, the chaos...

There was a time—one I remember very clearly—when I had to make a conscious decision not to rescue one of my kids.

We were sitting in the car. It was pouring rain. Like a full-on downpour. We were in the Trader Joe's parking lot, and one of my kids was having a really hard time with something that ...

As parents, we all want to protect our kids, especially as they get older and the risks feel bigger. We want to keep them safe from bad friends, bad influences, and bad choices.

That instinct comes from love. But here's the hard truth: 

The strongest protection you can give your child isn't contro...

Some moments hit harder than others, like after school, bedtime, or anytime your child has been "holding it together" for everyone else all day.

The meltdowns. The silence. The nonstop chatter. The reactivity. The whining. It's all normal, and it's all a lot to hold.

You know it's essential as a p...

Summer can feel like such a mix of things.

On the one hand, you're grateful for the sunshine, slower mornings, and the opportunity to spend more time with your kids.

And on the other hand… you're exhausted, overstimulated, and already bracing for the next meltdown.

Whether it's getting out the d...

(A message for moms stuck in yelling patterns and ready to do the deeper work)

If you're stuck in a yelling pattern and you keep blaming your kiddo because they're not listening...

or your partner because they're not doing things the way you want...
or your boss. Your sister. Your mother. Your ent...

When your child's feelings get hurt or they struggle emotionally, everything within you wants to improve it. You want to help them to feel better quickly.

Maybe someone was mean to them or said something hurtful. Or perhaps they lost a game, and they're frustrated and are saying they aren't smart o...

Mama, it’s late afternoon, and you’re trying to start dinner. One kid asks for another snack while the other spills juice on the floor. They are both on the verge of full-blown meltdowns, and you feel frustration rising within you. Before you know it, your voice is raising, and you're now right ther...

We’ve all been there.

You’ve had a long day; your kids are fighting, the house is a mess, and no one is listening to you, and suddenly—you lose it. You yell, scream, or say something you wish you hadn’t. As the echoes of your outburst settle, guilt creeps in, leaving you wondering, “What have I ...