I have always known that being a parent was a tremendous gift and responsibility. I have always wanted to do it right. When I experienced the miracle of childbirth for myself, my commitment to being the best parent I could be was made even stronger. I am fortunate to have both a girl and a […]
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How to Raise Responsible Kids
As children grow older it becomes more and more important that they become responsible, independent, and confident in themselves. We all want responsible children, the trick is how to raise responsible kids! Kids need a little guidance and a little follow through but raising responsible children is very doable. Today, I am happy to have […]
Toxic Stress: Symptoms And Resources for Healing
Maybe you have heard of toxic stress and you are looking for toxic stress definition to see what exactly someone was referring to. Or maybe you know someone who was diagnosed with toxic stress syndrome. This type of overwhelming stress maybe due to a severe episode (for example, abuse). Or it may be due to […]
How To Deal With Mood Swings
If you have a tween or a teen, you have probably noticed some moody behavior. Mood swings in children get more common during puberty. I am happy to have an expert today share more about moodiness. Her tips may be just what you need for identifying causes of moodiness and ideas on how to deal […]
Childhood Trauma Affects Health Your Whole Life
Today, I am going to talk about something that is probably a new idea or topic for many people. Many people experience symptoms of childhood trauma in adulthood. For others, the idea may seem intuitive. Either way, I bet you learn something new! You might tend to think that childhood trauma in adults is invisible […]
What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Tips For Overcoming It
As a parent, we all want to do our best to produce thriving children. We want them to go out into the world and function independently as happy, successful adults. A huge part of that is helping children develop self acceptance as well as a growth mindset. A low self esteem and low self worth […]
12 Co-Parenting Guidelines To Help You Navigate A Marriage Split
Break ups are always hard and when you have children it is likely an even more challenging time. Figuring out if it is possible to co parent with your ex and how to co parent in a positive way may seem insurmountable. Here some co-parenting guidelines to keep in mind as you work through a […]