When Emotions Run High: A Toolkit to Keep You Steady
Jan 16, 2026
Hard parenting moments don’t usually give you time to think.
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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...
Parenting Doesn’t Restart in January
Jan 05, 2026
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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...
If This Year Taught You Anything… Let It Be This:
Dec 30, 2025
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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 Fun Feels Scary: Helping Kids Cope with Halloween Fears
Oct 20, 2025
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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...
