Parenting Tips

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Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know it’s tempting to fall back on shouting at our kids to hurry when we’re in a rush. But it often just leads to more dawdling because now they feel pressured and can sense our impatience. Here’s what to say instead! 1. Say […]

What to Say Instead of “Hurry Up!!”

Parenting Tips, Tantrums

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You’ve been trying all the latest tips and tricks for tantrums, but it seems to make your toddler angrier. In this blog, I break down the common reasons and what to do and say during your toddler or preschooler’s tantrums.

How to Handle Your Toddler or Preschooler’s Tantrums: What to Say and Do

Discipline, Parenting Tips, Tantrums

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I think one of the biggest parenting triggers is whining. Whining makes it hard to think clearly and step into our best selves. Let me share with you why kids whine, what to say when your child whines, and how to stop kids from whining.

How to Stop Kids Whining & Help Them Speak Calmly

Parenting Tips

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Deciding whether or not to tell the truth about Santa is tough. And deciding HOW to tell kids about Santa and how to respond to their question is even tougher. Let me tell you about my approach and much more.

How to Tell Your Kids the Truth About Santa

Parenting Tips

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When we’re frustrated with our kids, we tend to move like everythings an emergency. In this blog, I’ll share exactly what to say in the moment when you’re feeling frustrated in front of your kids.

How to Manage Your Anger and Frustration as a Parent

Parenting Tips

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A quick story time about morning impatience, rush, and stress to show how I used my power of awareness to harness more patience and calm.

How to Be a Patient Parent When You’re in a RUSH

Bedtime/Routines, Parenting Tips, Potty Training

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The early days and weeks of potty training can be really tricky and MESSY! With all the accidents and resistance, it can be hard to know what to do and say while potty training. In this blog, I’ll breakdown top phrases to avoid saying while potty training, why you want to avoid these phrases, and what to do and say in the moment for more potty training success!

Big Toddler Transitions: Tips on When to Tackle Potty Training, Pacifiers, and Toddler Beds

Parenting Tips, School

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Change and transitions can make us all feel stressed, even if it’s an exciting change, like starting a new school. It can still bring a lot of fears and anxiety. So it’s important to understand how you can best support your child as they deal with and cope with change. Let me share with you […]

8 Tips to Help Your Child Cope with Change, Stress, or Transitions

Parenting Tips

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Traveling with toddlers or babies is not always easy. My family took a trip from California to Atlanta, Georgia, with my then 3-year-old and 4-year-old. And on this trip, I learned a lot about what it’s like to fly with kids. So I’d like to share with you some of my top tips and hacks […]

Traveling with Toddlers and Babies: 12 Tips To Make Flying Easier

Parenting Tips

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Adding a new baby to the family can have a huge impact. And this experience can feel so different from the first time around because now you have another child to consider. This can make you feel worried and anxious about how your first child will adjust to this big change in the family, and […]

How to Help Your Toddler Prepare for the New Baby