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Let’s talk about yelling because we’re all feeling crispy – aka burned out. A couple of weeks ago, I did a story about the assumptions you all had about me. One of the big assumptions was, “I assume you don’t yell at your kids.”  I’m like, “Oh, girl, no. Yes, I do.” It happens even […]

In parenting, we tend to fall back on phrases when talking with our kids. We often use the same phrases over and over again. Some of these phrases work and others, not so much. It’s so important to reflect on the language we use, especially if our goal is to elicit more cooperation and help […]

Giving our kids the language to use during social situations is KEY. When we teach kids exactly what they can say to get their needs met in social situations, we are building their self-awareness, confidence, and ability to advocate for themselves. In today’s episode I will the exact phrases, word for word, to start teaching […]

With the holidays fast approaching and Thanksgiving being *right* around the corner, you might be wondering WHEN AND HOW to start the conversation about the REAL history behind Thanksgiving. I am so passionate about teaching kids age-appropriate history that doesn’t overwhelm them but also doesn’t misinform or dishonor other cultures. In today’s video, I’ll break […]

Much of what looks like misbehavior is really your child trying to get their needs met. Common unmet needs include: -Physical activity -Connection/attention -Power and control -Tired or hungry In this video, I’ll break down common behavior and what it could mean. //REGISTER FOR FREE DISCIPLINE WORKSHOP: How to get your child to listen without […]

Toddler and Preschooler night wakings can be HARD. Young children tend to cry longer and harder than infants and are harder to reassure than older kids. It’s extremely common & it’s usually a stage that will run its course if we give it time (and we’re not inadvertently doing things to reinforce the behavior!). It […]

Oops! Your child overheard you drop the F-bomb and now it’s their new favorite word. Or better yet, they – out of nowhere – say a swear word and you’re left wondering, “Where did they learn that from!? I’ve never used those words!” In today’s video, I’m going to why kids swear/curse and most importantly […]

Can we talk about mornings today?! Ideally, mornings are a time for connecting with our kids and getting excited about the day to come. But let’s be real – mornings often feel hectic, stressful, and overwhelming. Not only are we up against a time crunch, but our kids seldom want to do the things we […]

Discipline & setting limits can be tricky. On one end, we want to curb the misbehavior and increase cooperation with our toddler or preschooler but we also want to do so in a way that’s respectful and cuts back on the tears and tantrums. Really, this comes down to TWO big things: Managing our expectations […]

I think one of the biggest parenting triggers is whining, am I right?! Nothing makes us want to yell and whine back like whining does. It literally triggers alarm bells in our brains saying, “Make this stop! This needs to go away right now!” When this happens, it makes it hard to think clearly and […]