Why Mornings Feel So Hard

Mornings are emotional.

Everyone is tired.
Everyone is thinking about what the day holds.
There’s pressure.
There’s a clock.
There are demands.

You want to be patient.

But then time slips away.

Suddenly, you’re rushing.
Now you’re irritated.
Now they’re irritated.

And...

There’s a moment most parents recognize.

Your child is struggling.
They’re frustrated. Stuck. Maybe upset.
And everything in you wants to step in and make it better.

That instinct makes sense. We’re wired to protect, to ease discomfort, to help our kids succeed.

But over time, constantly fixing can...

Hard parenting moments don’t usually give you time to think.
Big emotions rise quickly — yours and your child’s — and suddenly you’re trying to remember what to say, how to respond, and how to keep everyone safe and connected at the same time.

In those moments, having something familiar to reach for...

The New Year often arrives with a quiet (or not-so-quiet) pressure to reset. New routines. New goals. A fresh start. 

But parenting doesn’t restart in January.

It’s still you, showing up with the same child and the same responsibilities — just with more experience than you had before. And while th...

You don’t need to do more to move forward.

As the year comes to a close, there’s a lot of noise about fresh starts, big goals, and doing things differently next time.

But before we rush into what’s next, it’s worth pausing to notice what this year quietly taught us.

Not in a highlight-reel way.
N...

When I think back on the holidays from my childhood, it’s never the big plans that come to mind first.
It’s the in-between moments — the ones that slipped into the season without anyone trying to make them special.

🚗  It’s waiting in a long, slow line of cars to see Christmas lights, the wind...

This is the time of year when parents say things like,

“My kids get crazy around the holidays.”
“They’re acting out nonstop.”
“Every little thing is a meltdown.”

And it makes sense. When we’re stretched thin, those moments feel louder and sharper.

Behavior feels like the problem — but it’s usu...

December arrives with a swirl of lights, lists, and expectations - some exciting, some overwhelming, and some quietly tugging at us to keep up with what everyone else seems to be doing.
But here’s the thing I want you to remember as we step into this season together:

Your family’s rhythm doesn’t ha...

Understanding and supporting kids - and parents - with unique needs this Halloween

Halloween is one of the most anticipated nights of the year - costumes, decorations, candy, laughter, and excitement.
But not every child experiences it in quite the same way.

For some kids, Halloween brings more ...

Helping Kids Cope with Social Anxiety on Halloween - The Ms. Paige Way

For many kids, Halloween is full of fun - costumes, candy, and laughter echoing through the neighborhood.
But for others, that same excitement can feel a little overwhelming.

The lights, noises, and unfamiliar faces can make the...

For many kids, Halloween is all about the candy.
The collecting, the sorting, the trading, the comparing.
For some, it’s practically a sport.

And for parents, that can bring some mixed feelings.
We want our kids to enjoy the excitement and fun - but we also don’t want the sugar crashes, power strug...

Halloween can be full of excitement -

bright lights, silly costumes, and spooky decorations around every corner. But for many young children, what’s meant to be “fun scary” can actually feel just plain scary.

As parents, we can help kids build comfort and confidence by slowing things down and tuni...