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How to Parent the Imperfect Child You Have
We all have dreams for our children. Dreams that begin long before a child takes their first breath. But what if the child you have isn’t the child you dreamed of? How do you parent the child you have? Parents wish…
Are You Parenting From a Place of Fear? | Ep. 42
“My kids will never grow up to be responsible!” “I am a terrible parent, and my child and I will never get along!” Are you parenting from a place of fear? Even catastrophizing a situation? Do you find yourself replaying…
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Get Ready for Pandemic Schooling…Round 2
Heading back to school can be an anxious and stressful time for kids and parents– especially during a pandemic! The idea of another round of “pandemic schooling” can get everyone in the family into a tizzy. If your kids have…
What to Do When Kids Are Scared of the World Around Them | Ep. 41
Are your kids scared of the world around them? How are you talking about anxiety with your kids these days? In current times coping is harder, and there seems to be more reasons to worry than usual. You may experience…
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You Don’t Want to Micromanage Your Family: How to Stop Parenting With Anxiety
Do you have this little suspicion that you’ve fallen into micromanaging your family? Truthfully, if you’re parenting with a lot of anxiety, chances are you have. It happens so naturally! When you’re worried, it’s easy to grasp at the things…
My Child is Afraid of Everything | Ep. 38
Do you feel like your child is afraid of everything? Where does anxiety come from in our kids? This is a huge struggle parents often face, especially when tensions are high in the world around us. A survey Connected Families…
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Am I a Bad Parent? | Ep. 28
You are not a bad parent. Start learning how to stop parenting out of guilt or anxiety. This content is also available in an audio version. When we’re in crisis, the voices built most deeply in us come out. Sometimes…
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Your Child’s Misbehavior: A Cry for Help?
“I hate you, Mommy!!”Carrie was at the end of her rope with her 5-year-old. “Alex is always an intense kid, but he seems so angry and defiant these days. What do I do when he says ‘I hate you!!’? It…
“Go Away, I Want MOMMY!”
It’s a challenge to know how to respond when kids pick a favorite caregiver, regardless of whether it’s mom, dad, a grandparent, or even a daycare provider. It’s no surprise that the most common scenario is a young child who…
Demanding Kids: “I Want 2 Stories, 5 Kisses, and 10 Hugs”
“I want that toy!”“I need more kisses!”“I want these jeans!” Kids of all ages can get laser-focused on the thing they just have to have. They often use this focus to hold parents hostage, with a meltdown lurking right around…