Being committed to conscious and gentle parenting isn’t always easy when you weren’t raised that way. Breaking old and unconscious habits can be difficult. We accept and give the types of love we received when growing up.
Posted on October 21, 2021
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Even if your child isn’t using words yet, your child can still practice making a request by pointing or reaching for the item they want.
Posted on October 18, 2021
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When your child makes a mistake showing compassion and interest in your child and trying to understand the internal drive that led them to the action, helps your child develop self-compassion and compassion toward others.
Posted on October 14, 2021
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All behavior is a form of communication and I invite you to get CURIOUS! When you see your child exhibiting a behavior that you don’t think is acceptable, start by looking at the need, emotion, or feeling that a child is unable to properly communicate.
Posted on October 11, 2021
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Emotional literacy is one of the foundational building blocks for your child’s future mental & emotional health.
Posted on October 07, 2021
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You can love your child and struggle with the care tasks of motherhood. A care task is any task, chore, or errand that is required to care for self and keep life going.
Posted on September 30, 2021
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The night time delays can just feel endless. And sometimes we’re peeing our pants laughing at the list of things they “just need to do” before bed.
Posted on September 27, 2021
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This is a very common parenting mistake that I observe in public. “You’re being a bad boy.” “You were a bad girl today.” “Stop being such a bad kid.” “Be a good girl.”
Posted on September 23, 2021
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Parenting and being a caregiver to a toddler isn’t easy for anyone, no matter what social media shows you, or what your friends might share. I know at times parenting can feel isolating and the only thing you might hear or see is the “good stuff” from your friends and family.
Posted on September 20, 2021
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Your toddler's brain is still under construction. Especially the areas that help with emotional regulation, rational thinking, impulse control (hello hitting) and language.
Posted on September 13, 2021
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Motherhood is portrayed as this dream-like fairytale full of precious picture-perfect moments. While those moments do exist, they don't paint the full picture of what motherhood is truly like.
Posted on September 09, 2021
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Acknowledging that it’s challenging, that we may not always know how to respond, or that sometimes we respond in ways that we later regret is okay. There is nothing wrong with feeling stressed and overwhelmed.
Posted on September 06, 2021
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