She had tried to stay calm, even went into the other room to take a breath, and when she finally stepped in to help, her daughter said those three words. Something in her broke.
This was a mom I was coaching a few weeks ago. Her daughter had been calling her sister stupid, calling her an idiot...
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 the frustration rising within you.
Before you know it, your jaw is clenched, and your voice is r...
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 ...
As mothers, we often find ourselves in a whirlwind of emotions. From overwhelming joy to frustration, anger, and sometimes even rage, the spectrum of feelings can be intense and bewildering. It's easy to get lost in the chaos of daily life, especially when these emotions seem to come out of nowhere ...
