How to Create a Morning Routine for Kids That Actually Works child development morning routine parenting tips parenting tools printable Feb 18, 2026

 

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...

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Not Everything Needs Fixing building resilience calm parenting child development emotional regulation parenting through frustration real-life parenting supporting independence Feb 05, 2026

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...

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The Teal Pumpkin: Making Halloween Inclusive for Every Child allergies child development halloween inclusion & awareness inclusive parenting tips positive parenting special needs support Oct 26, 2025

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 ...

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🖤 When “Trick or Treat” Feels Too Tricky calm child development emotions halloween parenting tips positive parenting social anxiety the ms paige way Oct 25, 2025

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...

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🎃 When Fun Feels Scary: Helping Kids Cope with Halloween Fears child development emotions gentle parenting halloween parenting tips the ms paige way Oct 20, 2025

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...

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