We've all been there - standing in Target while our child melts down in the toy aisle, desperately wanting that shiny new toy they just spotted.
Our holiday to-do list is a mile long, we're already running behind, and in this moment, it would be so much easier to just give in.
After all, isn't t...
It's like all our hard work goes out the window during the holidays," a mother shared recently, her voice heavy with both worry and guilt.
"Last night at Grandma's, my normally easy-going four-year-old had an epic meltdown at bedtime. I get it - different house, exciting day, family everywhere....
Sonya stood in her kitchen, trying to feed her 2-month-old while her toddler Elly clung to her leg crying.
"Mama, up! Up!" Elly begged.
Just as Sonya was about to reach down to comfort her, Elly turned and started roughly poking at the baby's feet.
"Gentle touches only!" Sonya reminded her, fee...
The best intervention for curbing aggressive behavior is not reading childrenβs books, teaching your child how to take deep breaths or even helping them communicate their feelings.
The best intervention combines all of these and believe it or not - it starts with removing the biggest distractio...
Here's a mindset shift that will transform how you respond to aggressive behavior: Your child isn't being defiant - they're dysregulated.
I know what you're thinking - "But when my child throws blocks or hits their sister, it feels like they're just being mean and defiant!"
But here's the truth...
It was a typical morning, getting my two daughters ready for school. I had just finished my 7-year-old's hair and was transitioning to my 6-year-old's turn.
That's when it happened β my younger daughter angrily shouted "MOVE!" at her sister, using her body to physically push her out of the way....
Picture this: It's a typical Tuesday evening, and Jamie is in the kitchen, preparing dinner while her three kids play nearby.
Suddenly, her 5-year-old daughter Emily shouts, "You stupid a**!" at her 8-year-old brother.
Jamie freezes, feeling a mix of shock, embarrassment, and utter defeat wash ...
Picture this: It's a sunny Tuesday afternoon, and Sarah, a mom of two, is trying to get her 4-year-old son, Adrian, ready for his swimming lesson.
As she reaches for his swim trunks, Adrian's face scrunches up, and he shouts, "No! I don't want to go!"
Sarah feels her heart rate quicken as she r...
As parents, we've all been there β caught in a moment of frustration, struggling to address our child's behavior effectively. Today, I want to share a personal story and introduce you to a powerful parenting tool: logical consequences.
Picture this: We're stuck in a long drive-through line, my ...
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When my daughter started preschool, our family went through challenging phase that many parents can relate to.
Almost every afternoon, she'd come home from school full of pent-up emotions, often lashing out at her sister with unexpected aggression.
Throwing, pushing, yelling, crying.
As a par...
Hey Proactive Parents!
Did you know? The average toddler has at least 1 tantrum a day, often during transitions - changing from one activity or place to another.
That's a lot of drama! π
But here's the good news: Many of these meltdowns are preventable.
In this newsletter, Iβll reveal the trans...
