Sometimes overwhelm creeps up on me. It happens most often when I get wrapped up in all the Things to Do, the possibilities of Things to Do and the things I think I should be doing. I don't mind a little stress in order to do make exciting events happen, but I hate the feeling of drowning and stress [...]Continue Reading
How to Make Sure Your Kids Get the Physical, Emotional and Learning Benefits of Physical Play in the Early Years
The benefits of physical activity are not only related to physical health, but also contribute to psychological well-being, cognitive development (attention and concentration), social competence and emotional maturity (controlling emotions and behavior, self-esteem and self-respect). All of this [...]Continue Reading
If behavior is communication – what do I do about it?
One of the most powerful shifts I made as a parent was when I started really focusing on behavior as communication, rather than simply reacting to the behavior in front of me as if it were a direct assault on my nerves. When one of my kids is really out of sorts, it acts as a beacon to me and I ask [...]Continue Reading
10 Phrases to Help You Develop a Growth Mindset in Parenting
One shift in thinking has drastically improved my parenting, and that is moving from a fixed mindset to a growth mindset about being a mom. This growth mindset says - you are always learning and it's never too late to make a more positive choice. When you make a mistake it's not an indication that [...]Continue Reading
Two Activities to Teach Basics of Emotional Regulation to Kids
Teach these two activities to kids and give them essential tools for self regulation and emotional control. This post contains Amazon affiliate links - if you purchase through I receive compensation at no extra cost to yourself. October is Emotional Intelligence Awareness Month and Bounceback [...]Continue Reading
Growth Mindset in Relationships – the mindset shift that will transform your parenting
You may have heard about helping kids have a growth mindset. This idea, discovered by Psychologist Carol Dweck, is simple, yet has huge effects on people's learning, motivation and ability to succeed. In short, a growth mindset means having the belief that everyone can learn and grow starting right [...]Continue Reading