It is Monday morning. Maybe you woke up late and felt rushed. You thought to yourself “ugh, why do I always do this!” You were agitated and short tempered. When your child became tearful at breakfast, you reacted quickly with a short, harsh comeback about breakfast being an important meal and scooped up their cereal […]
Dear Teenager, I see you: You Are Not Alone.
Dear Teenager, I’m writing to tell you that I see you. I see you struggling to find your place in a crowded room. Afterall, it can be really hard navigating all of those complicated social circles. One misstep and you could potentially end up being the highlight of everyone’s Twitter feed. I wonder if you […]
Your Tantrum Toolbox: 5 Ways to help your child manage difficult emotions
Kicking, screaming, red in the face, silent, tearful, pacing or breathing heavy. Do any of these sound familiar in a child that you care for and love? Children, just like adults, experience a wide range of emotions and can be triggered by things throughout their day, lack of sleep, hunger, family dynamics or upcoming stressors […]
Back to School Tips
Back to school As summer draws to an end and children start back at school, most of us are left feeling exhausted and concerned about getting the kids ready for the upcoming school year. Staring school may come with a host of challenges we may not be ready for, especially for those parents who have […]