My six-year-old isn’t a miniature adult. To help him not feel inadequate, I need to be more intentional with my tone and word choices and model self-compassion.
From Fighting to Cooperating: How I Made a Horrible Morning Better
This morning, I had two cranky, tired, hungry, overwhelmed kids. Every time they raged, somehow I managed to calm the storms and make a horrible morning better.
10 Quick Ways for Parents to Refill Our Empty Cup
When I’m overwhelmed, I use these quick ways to refill my empty cup so that I can be there for my kids in the way I want and they need.
Evidence of sibling love between my two boys
My day started with a parenting win in the form of sibling love: My 6-year-old found a way to make his little brother feel special.
Parents with Anxiety: How Identifying Mine Saved My Family
Even though I am one of may parents with anxiety, I had been unaware of how much my anxiety negatively impacted my relationship with my kids. I vowed to change.
Releasing the Pain After My Father Disowned Me
After disputes over schedules, social media, and respect, my father disowned me. Confronting the futility of the situation is helping me to let go of my pain.
My Father’s Desperate Need for Respect Destroyed Our Relationship
After I gave birth, my father severed all communication because of scheduling and privacy issues. He rendered my pain, thoughts, and perspective voiceless.