Do you struggle with how to help your kids through difficult emotions? Here’s what you can do to help children identify and express emotions in healthy ways! Emotional intelligence is one of the key factors to success. If you can’t manage your emotions, it will be hard for you to navigate all of the difficult […]
Kids and emotions
Teaching children gratitude
Do you want to raise grateful kids? Here’s what you need to do to teach children gratitude! Every mom has heard the whining and complaining. You know what I am talking about. Little kids want it all and want it now! This makes it hard for us, as parents, to patiently teach them to be […]
How to teach kids to stand up for themselves
Do you want to raise assertive kids? Here’s how to teach kids to stand up for themselves! Everyone has to deal with difficult people at some point in their lives. Many times I wish I could protect my 2 little girls from hurt, heartache, bullying, and all sorts of difficult situations. But, I know that […]
Positive affirmations for kids
Do you want your kids to grow up with a positive mindset focused on growth and success? Positive affirmations for kids can help you get started on the right path. How to teach positive affirmations to kids Everyone has an inner voice. You know the one. When you make a mistake the voice might say: […]
Calm Down Tools for Kids
Help your kids manage their big emotions with these easy calm down tools for kids. Simple tools and techniques that help kids calm down and most of them can be used anywhere! I’m a big proponent of actively teaching your kids to manage their emotions in age-appropriate, healthy ways. I can think of so many […]
How to stop your kid from whining
Does your child seem to whine all the time? Here are some simple, yet effective tips for how to stop your kid from whining. I don’t know about you, but for me, whining feels and sounds like nails on a chalkboard. I just can’t take it! When my young daughters whine, this sets me on […]