**5 Essential Positive Parenting Skills to Get Your Kids Out the Door in the Morning Calmly and Confidently** **Table of Contents** Mornings have typically been a challenge for our family. To be honest, I’m not a morning person. In the early hours, I’m more like someone you shouldn’t disturb—otherwise, watch out! But I’m working on…
Setting family goals is a wonderful way to guide your family with purpose, ensuring that your actions align with your values and priorities. There is something comforting about organizing thoughts on paper. The neat lines and soothing pastel colors help calm a busy mind and provide hope that even for just a few minutes a…
Children can start showing signs of anxiety at a young age. Sometimes these signs are clear, but other times they are more subtle or unexpected. Here are 10 signs of anxiety in kids that might not be easy to spot. — ## Table of Contents ### “Could my child really have anxiety???” This is the…
When it comes to disciplining a child, using harsh criticism and inducing shame doesn’t work and can hurt a child’s emotional well-being. Here’s what I’ve learned through my experiences: Our eight-year-old daughter is a sensitive and spirited individual. From early on, we’ve noticed how strongly our words and reactions affected her. She’s independent, and in…
**Discover Ways to Help Your Child Manage Anger with 50 Effective Tools from a Child Therapist** **Table of Contents** While unloading the dishwasher, I overhear my four and seven-year-olds crafting a dance performance in the next room. Their creativity makes me smile. As I ponder dinner plans, my thoughts are interrupted by loud shouts. “You…
### Inside: Discover the mindsets that empower parents to utilize positive parenting techniques, helping cultivate emotionally healthy children while fully embracing the rewarding journey of parenthood. ### Table of Contents At times, it feels as if there are two distinct approaches to parenting. One mindset involves watching your peacefully sleeping child at night, with moonlight…
Inside this guide, you’ll discover how to nurture your child’s emotional intelligence (EI) and understand why it’s crucial for developing essential skills they’ll need both now and in the future. ### Table of Contents Let’s face it, when you first envisioned life with kids, raising an emotionally intelligent child might not have been at the…
Anxiety symptoms can appear in children from a young age, and while sometimes they’re easy to spot, they can often be subtle or unexpected. Here are 10 anxiety signs in kids that you might overlook. Table of Contents: “Could my child have anxiety?” This is a common reaction from parents who visit my therapy office…
**Inside: Discover 3 Key Factors for Raising a Daughter Who Can Handle Emotions Healthily** **Table of Contents** From a young age, girls receive mixed messages about emotions. Phrases like “Don’t cry!” and “You’ll be fine” are common. Our culture often shows little patience for emotions, as they can be noisy and challenging. A trip to…
Adults aren’t the only ones who occasionally need a mental health day. Kids can also feel the pressure from schoolwork, social situations, and activities, which can become overwhelming without some downtime to recharge. In this guide, we’ll explore 10 mental health activities recommended by a professional to restore and emotionally balance your child. **Table of…