There was an ache in me that showed up yesterday.

A familiar sadness in the center of my chest.

It whispered,

“I am here again.”

I wondered if it was the missed opportunity.

The unattended class.

The unresponsive friend.

No. My body knew. 

It’s older than that.

This isn’t about today....

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...

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...

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 the  frustration rising within you.

Before you know it, your jaw is clenched, and your voice is r...

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 ...

Mama, we all have those days when our kiddos' behavior seems to push us to our breaking point. And when they do, it’s easy and common to believe that if they would listen, behave, and do what we asked, we wouldn't end up yelling so much. But what if I told you your child's behavior isn’t why you're ...