10 Parenting Mantras When Things Get Hard
Even the most seasoned and well-equipped parents struggle sometimes and get stressed. Try these simple affirmations to help yourself remain calm and regulated when things get hard
Understanding Your Baby’s Cues
Children will experience the same emotions that adults do, but the way they express those feelings will look different. Before children have strong language skills, it can be hard to understand what they are trying to communicate but your baby’s body language can tell you how they are feeling and what they need from you.
Benefits of Self-Care
The love we have for our children is endless, however the demands of parenting can be stressful. Sometimes stress and feeling overwhelmed are signs that you are trying to do too much. Our emotions and behavior have a big effect on our children and how they behave, which is why it’s so important that you look after yourself and your own needs.
The Five Love Languages for Children
We know it is important to support children’s emotions, but sometimes it seems like no matter what we do, it’s the wrong thing. So how can we meet our little one’s emotional needs to support them best?
World of Play for Newborn Babies
Playing with your baby begins by engaging all of their senses. Their eyes, ears, nose, hands, and mouth are their tools. As they grow, they learn to use their body to make discoveries. Babies develop basic skills and become aware of how the world works around them through play.
Parenting Unplugged
Although technology has its benefits, it can also have effects on the quality of our relationships. Spending uninterrupted quality time with your children (even if it’s just 10 minutes) has lasting benefits.
Children do well if they can
Challenging behaviors in children is a form of communication letting us know there is an unmet need or unlearned skill. When caregivers can begin to identify what challenges a child is having, we can create a helping relationship and use different approaches to support the child and reduce that behavior.
Sleep Tips after The Holidays
Holidays can induce jet-lag-like symptoms in children as well as in adults brought on by late nights, sleep-ins, afternoon naps and various travel. Luckily, just like with jet lag, there are plenty of strategies that can help reset little bodies and re-establish a sleep routine.
Keeping the Balance Over the Holidays
This time of year brings about many changes that can be exciting, joyful, and challenging. Navigating the changes in schedules, expectations, and sometimes even travel can become stressful.
Ease Through Morning Routines
Do mornings feel rushed and chaotic? Are the phrases “Hurry Up!” or “Let’s Go!” common place while trying to get out of the door in the morning?” Repeatedly telling your child to hurry up can make them feel frustrated, stressed, anxious or worried. It can even cause them to freeze up and unable to think about what to do next.