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Navigating Newborns
Singing is Stress Relieving
Singing is Stress Relieving
Feel like you just can't figure it out when baby is crying? Remember to take care of yourself, and then you can help baby.
Need help with Diapers?
Singing is Stress Relieving
Babies go through so many diapers it can feel like you never have enough. Did you know about diaper banks?
Need help with Food or Formula?
Find your local WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Office and see if they can help! Also make sure you check out the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Need a Crib for Baby?
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
Feeling like you need a crib but don't know where to find help?
It's okay when things are not okay
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
We want everything to be easier for our children than it was for us. But sometimes things are just really hard., especially during a pandemic! You're doing something wrong & you can use these messy moments to help your children become emotionally healthy!
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
Fear Of Ruining Them For Life (#FORTFL)
Becoming a parent is so exciting. We try to plan for every little thing. But then there is crying and too much poop and not enough sleep and our brains tell us we have already ruined them for life. This is not true!
terrific Toddlers
When you're sure they are out to ruin your day
Have you had those days where you miss when they were littler and more portable? When they didn't always seem to try to ruin the best plans?
Help your toddler when they are upset
Remember, what your toddler needs is help with the big feeling that is leading to their meltdowns. Try to focus more on how they are feeling than how they are behaving. Singing helps!
Elmo can help!
Feel like your child' emotions are derailing the day? Just breathe. Breathe with them and they will learn to care for themselves when those big yucky feelings arise.
Too Big for the Crib? Need a Bed?
Did you know there are resources if you need a bed for your child?
Need Help with Food?
Find your local WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Office and see if they can help! Also make sure you check out the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Feeling stressed?
Remember, self-care does not have to wait until all the chores are done or the kids are with someone else. You can care for yourself in the middle of a chaotic day!
Bedtime troubles?
Want to have more patience and discipline effectively?
Want to have more patience and discipline effectively?
Try using a mindfulness practice at bedtime. I like to use this one I call toes to nose. Children can learn to put their body to bed and it helps with separation anxiety and bedtime struggles.
Want to have more patience and discipline effectively?
Want to have more patience and discipline effectively?
Want to have more patience and discipline effectively?
You don't have to punish the kids every time they misbehave. I promise you won't ruin them for life. Instead, try this simple step wise approach which focuses on connection and self-care and everyone will feel better afterwards!
Preschool years
Feel like everyone else's kids listen to their parents better than yours listen to you?
Don't worry, you can connect and help them with transitions so you stay connected and see more of the behaviors you want to see. The secret? Helping your child with their big, unpleasant feelings.
Trouble getting your child to go to bed?
Try using a mindfulness practice at bedtime. I like to use this one I call toes to nose. Children can learn to put their body to bed and it helps with separation anxiety and bedtime struggles.
Book List for Children
Here is a list of great books to start conversations about emotions.
Meditation for Preschoolers
Children at this age learn by watching the adults around them. Your child learned how to eat when they were hungry because you helped them get food. In the same way, you can help your child learn to meditate when they are stressed or upset by modeling it. Using a glitter jar is an easy way to integrate this into the family culture and everyone will benefit from it!
Need a bed for your child?
Did you know there are organizations nationwide that can help you get a bed for your child?
Need help with food?
Need help getting enough food for the family? Want to try to fit healthier foods into your budget? You are not alone! Also make sure you check out the federal Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP).
Need to get outside?
Looking for a place where your child can play? Some neighborhoods make it easier than others. Here is a resource that can help you find a place to play!
Elementary
Struggling with remote learning or homework?
Do you sometimes feel like you just can't do it all? Help them with homework and cook dinner and hold down a job? Do you wish you could stay calmer when they need help?
Make a safe space in the house to take care of yourself
You don't need to go anywhere to take care of yourself. You can make a safe space for self-care in the back of your closet or in the living room. Younger kids will learn from watching the adults and older kids use the space during the day to pause for self-care when things are stressful.
Mindfulness for Children
Feel like the kids are trying to ruin your day?
This is a good stress relieving, self-care strategy for long road trips or when you are stuck waiting for something. Instead of just saying "You have to wait" or "Hold on" or "In a second" give them this job and they will be able to take care of themselves while they wait!
Feel like the kids are trying to ruin your day?
Feel like the kids are trying to ruin your day?
Try this simple step wise approach to meltdowns. It can completely transform the day!
Self-care in the middle of the day
Self-care in the middle of the day
Sometimes it feels like we have to wait until the kids are all in bed before we can rest and care for ourselves. But you can integrate self-care into the day and when you do this, you give your children a powerful message & teach them how to care for themselves when things are yucky.
Breathing exercise for kids
Self-care in the middle of the day
This is box breathing. If your child is struggling on the bus or in the car, this is a great way to help them take care of themselves while they have to wait and might feel frustrated. Have them trace their finger in the square on the back of the seat in front of them as they do the breathing.
translating your Teens behavior
Angry Teenagers Pulling Away?
Teen Resilience Building Challenge
Angry Teenagers Pulling Away?
Sometimes being the parent of a teenager can feel a little bit like trying to hug a porcupine. Don't give up!
Teen Stress Buster Challenge
Teen Resilience Building Challenge
Angry Teenagers Pulling Away?
Using this stress buster wheel from the California Roadmap to Resilience, challenge your teen to list things they can do to lower stress from each piece of this pie!
Teen Resilience Building Challenge
Teen Resilience Building Challenge
Worried about your teen's mental health
Wondering how you can support your teen respond in a healthy way to stressors and unpleasant feelings?
Worried about your teen's mental health
Worried about your teen's mental health
Remember, your super power as a parent is connection. If you are worried about your teen's mental health , lean in and be curious. Try not to punish them for saying things that worry you. Instead, be curious. Try responding with something like "Wow, that sounds really hard" or "Tell me more." Notice if you are feeling afraid or anxious or angry when they tell you how they are feeling. Take five big deep breaths while you are talking to calm your stressed brain so you can stay connected.
Worried about your teen using nicotine, marijuana, alcohol or other substances?
First of all, you're not alone. Second, the best way to get a teenager to do something is to tell them not to. So feels like we are a little stuck, right? Don't worry, the most important thing is to stay connected to your teen. Talk to your pediatrician & ask for counseling. Whatever you do, focus on staying curious about your teens feelings and don't lose your connection so you can continue to communicate through the hard times
Book List for Teens
Looking for a book or workbook to help your teen with their big, unpleasant emotions?
Need more help?
Need more help?
Need more help?
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