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:Â
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...
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...
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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 ...
