You’re Not Failing: Why Repair Matters More Than Perfect Parenting
Ever feel like you’re failing when you lose your cool or mess up as a parent? Take a deep breath. Imperfections are actually a gift to our children.
New Years Resolutions for Parents & Caregivers
Every new year brings a quiet pressure to improve. For parents, that pressure can feel especially heavy being responsible for the wellbeing of tiny humans. You’re surrounded by advice, highlight reels, and well-meaning opinions about what you should and should not do. Instead of striving for perfection, let’s resolve to be enough for our children.
Caregiver Burnout Truths
Caregivers, mothers especially, are often praised for their ability to give to their family at all times. But let’s be honest: that praise is often the perfect path to burnout.
Book Recommendation: “The Color Monster”
The Color Monster is a wonderful way to help young children explore big emotions in a developmentally appropriate way. I often recommend this book as a parent coach and former early childhood teacher.
Parents Need Holiday Boundaries Too!
If the holidays feel heavy, this is your reminder: choosing yourself is not selfish.
Honoring Children’s Boundaries During the Holidays
We've all navigated that moment: a family member wants a kiss or a hug, operating under the well-meaning but flawed idea that being family grants automatic access to a child's body. However, repeatedly pushing our kids to allow touch when they're uncomfortable teaches them to override their own intuition—a setup for difficulties with boundaries and consent later in life.
4 Tips for Supporting Children During the Holidays
The holidays can be a tough time for everyone, but they can be especially challenging for children. Here are 4 tips to make things easier.