Learning From Mistakes // How to teach your child to learn from their choices. “Mom, I didn’t mean it. I’m sorry,” cries my daughter. In between loud sobs, she rocks her body back and forth, trying to soothe herself. “What am I going to do?” she asks aloud, but no...
The 4 Pillars of Self-Care So You Can Be A Better Parent // I am screaming at my kids again. I lost my patience, and I sulk in embarrassment as I apologize for my outburst. Quarantine has got me losing my mind much more than usual. It is NOW, more than ever, that...
Make Rules Your Kids Will Follow // How to make more effective rules “No farting. That is the rule,” yells my youngest child at her older sibling. Yep, we have rules around farting in my house. Serious rules, with consequences. No joke. Rules, rules, rules. ...