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How To Rediscover Emotions That Were Suppressed In Childhood

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How To Rediscover Emotions That Were Suppressed In Childhood

by Ashley Patek on May 02 2022
Sometimes all that we need is a safe place to feel, except we don’t know how to feel a full spectrum of emotions because we were taught not to, and even if we did feel, we lack the language to communicate those feelings. Here's how to change the narrative not only for our mental health but our kids' too. 
Toddlers And Meltdowns And Brain Development, Oh My!

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Meltdowns Develop Your Child's Brain When Met With Connection; Punishment Doesn't Work

by Ashley Patek on Apr 04 2022
Toddlers are one of the most authentic creatures on the planet, and also, arguably, the most misunderstood. On the surface, we see meltdowns, defiance, and limit testing. But there’s so much more than what meets the eye.
Your Child's Misbehavior Is A Distress Call. How You Answer Matters.

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Your Child's Misbehavior Is A Distress Call. How You Answer Matters.

by Rebecca Eanes on Mar 28 2022
Misbehavior is really a way of saying “I need help” when the words will not come. We wouldn’t answer “I need help” with “you’re in big trouble.” We’d say, “I can help. Here I am.” Answer the distress call. This is where true change begins. 
When Your Child Says "I Hate You!"

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When Your Child Says "I Hate You!"

by Guest Author on Mar 28 2022
When your child says “I hate you!” you might find yourself getting defensive or you may feel the urge to assert control over the situation. The key to getting to the root of the challenge is to look beyond the hurtful words to figure out what’s going on for them emotionally. What are they really saying?
5 False Toddler Myths

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5 False Toddler Myths

by Rebecca Eanes on Mar 21 2022
Toddlerhood is a precious time. We do our kids and ourselves a great injustice by assigning negative intent to their developmentally normal behaviors. Instead of going to war, let’s spend these quickly-passing years seeking to understand our little ones and rewrite the narrative on common myths.
I’ve Never Grounded My Teenager - Here’s Why

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I’ve Never Grounded My Teenager - Here’s Why

by Rebecca Eanes on Feb 28 2022
In our culture, we are accustomed to training children through pain. We are fooled into thinking it’s good because it works, but it only works for a short time, and the reason it works is heartbreaking. Here's what to do instead of punishment.
20 Parenting Phrases to Use in a Pinch

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20 Parenting Phrases to Use in a Pinch

by Rebecca Eanes on Jan 31 2022
These tried and true phrases will help you respond to your child in a way that keeps the peace, shows empathy, holds boundaries and brings calm to the situation. Test out a few and use the ones that feel right when you need to.
3 Powerful Ways Parents Can Break The Cycle Of Emotional Wounding

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3 Powerful Ways Parents Can Break The Cycle Of Emotional Wounding

by Guest Author on Jan 27 2022
Want to react to your children less with yelling, lecturing, and punitive measures - to parent differently than you were parented? This is how we break the cycle.
This is the One Thing All Children Need

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This is the One Thing All Children Need

by Rebecca Eanes on Jan 27 2022
Can you guess what it is?
Three Words Our Kids Need To Hear

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Three Words Our Kids Need To Hear

by Ashley Patek on Jan 03 2022
Looking to decrease power struggles, meltdowns, and "defiance"? These are the three words that your child needs to hear.
De-escalation Strategies For Jingled Out Kids

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De-escalation Strategies For Jingled Out Kids

by Rebecca Eanes on Dec 20 2021
December is a sensory-overload kind of month. It’s loud. It’s busy. It’s flashy. For a lot of kids, it can be so overwhelming that they may just jingle all the way to a meltdown. For this reason, it’s good to have a few de-escalation strategies in mind. Here are 5. 
What Can I Do When I Feel Triggered By My Kids?

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What Can I Do When I Feel Triggered By My Kids?

by Ashley Patek on Dec 15 2021
Why do we feel triggered when our kids do that thing they do, and what tools do we have to keep us from meeting their immaturity with our own? Here are 3 preventive tips and 4 tools for in the heat of the moment. 
Why Do My Kids Trigger Me?

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Why Do My Kids Trigger Me?

by Ashley Patek on Dec 13 2021
What is a trigger, why do we have them and why are we so dang triggered by our kids?!
Santa's 'Naughty List' Has Been Canceled This Holiday Season

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Santa's 'Naughty List' Has Been Canceled This Holiday Season

by Ashley Patek on Dec 06 2021
The holiday season is meant to be a magical time, but often it is used as leverage to control a child’s behavior. We have a real opportunity to rewrite the narrative. Here's how.
Holiday Survival Guide For Parents: Managing Your Child's Meltdowns

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Holiday Survival Guide For Parents: Managing Your Child's Meltdowns

by Ashley Patek on Dec 06 2021
Here are some reasons why toddlers meltdown more during the holiday season followed by some easy tips to help regulate their environment and their moods.
Use Time-Ins To Decrease Defiance

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Use Time-Ins To Decrease Defiance

by Rebecca Eanes on Oct 04 2021
Want to decrease defiance? It isn't through punishment and Time-Outs. The answer is in Time-Ins, and here's why. 
Time-Ins Decrease Meltdowns

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Time-Ins Decrease Meltdowns

by Ashley Patek on Sep 28 2021
How can Time-Ins decrease meltdowns in our home?
6 Ways To Decrease Power Struggles With Your Strong-Willed Child

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6 Ways To Decrease Power Struggles With Your Pushy Child

by Ashley Patek on Sep 20 2021
Decrease power struggles with your child using these 6 simple tools.
What Do I Do When My Child Won't Stop Hitting?!

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What Do I Do When My Child Won't Stop Hitting?!

by Ashley Patek on Sep 20 2021
Why does my child hit and what can I do to get him to stop?
5 Parenting Hacks For Getting Through A Day With Kids

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5 Parenting Hacks For Getting Through A Day With Kids

by Ashley Patek on Sep 14 2021
Looking to make it through the day without yelling, power struggles or the dreaded parenting guilt? Stop what you're doing and check out these 5 simple (and effective) parenting hacks!