Typing Our Kids Using the Enneagram
It makes sense that we want to use the tools that help us see ourselves more clearly to also see our children through that same clarity by using the Enneagram. When is it okay to type kids?
Surviving the Sunrise: Navigating Early Morning Wakings with Little Ones
Let’s dig into the reasons behind pre-dawn wake-up calls and explore some solutions to make mornings a bit less “Ugh!” and more, “Okay, I got this!”
Your Only Job When Your Child is Having a Meltdown
Meltdowns happen when your child is completely overwhelmed by emotion and it is different than a tantrum. Sometimes a tantrum can become a meltdown.
4 Ways to Reduce Holiday Mom Guilt
At holiday time, are you running around like crazy keeping multiple to do lists, not sleeping well, and already feeling some anxiety around the holidays? Dr. Charryse Johnson, Licensed Clinical Mental Health Therapist discusses reducing mom guilt during the holidays.
Should the Weak Be Made Strong?
Without understanding your child’s true innate gifts, you remain in a constant cycle of trying to fix their weaknesses, which leads to more stress and frustration for both you and your child.
Why We Shouldn’t Call Kids “Shy”
Most of us were raised to believe that being “shy” was an undesirable personality trait. Dr. Hilary Mandzik shares why we shouldn’t call Kids “shy” (& why “shy” behaviors are actually a GOOD thing!)
Birth Plan 2.0: Building a Bigger Family & Better Birth Experience
Building a birth plan for subsequent children. There are considerations to talk through when preparing to bring another baby home.
3 Things to Stop Doing for Happier Parenting
Dr. Hillary Mandzik is a licensed psychologist, parenting specialist and a mom to three young kids. She gives three things to let go of and stop doing for happier parenting.
Identifying What Your Child Is Good At
Identifying your child’s innate gifts and talents is an important part of parenting. It gives you the opportunity to motivate, encourage, and build upon what they need to develop and grow.
5 Ways Mom Guilt Can Affect Your Children
Mom guilt is pervasive among mothers and can have a relentless grip that impacts all of your decisions. It can present as a range of emotions when you feel like you’re not doing enough, feel you are not parenting the right way, or believe you’re making decisions that may hurt your children in the future. It can also affect your children.
