Tag: emotions
HALTS For Simpler Parenting
When our children are young, communication can be incredibly frustrating.
Usually it involves crying and acting out and other fun-filled behaviors that push our buttons.
It...
I Had a Miscarriage
I’ve waited my entire life to be a mother.
The first time I had a positive pregnancy test, I sat in quiet anticipation staring- at...
Brain Basics #2: The Four Fs
For this part of the series, we are going to look at the biological responses commonly known as fight/flight/freeze The brainstem is essentially in...
Why Forgiveness Is Key
for·give
/fərˈɡiv/
verb
stop feeling angry or resentful toward (someone) for an offense, flaw, or mistake.
cancel (a debt)
Forgiveness is a concept that is easier said...
Sometimes I’m Not Okay And That’s Okay
The first thing that pops into my mind when I think of the phrase "I'm not okay" is My Chemical Romance. Gerard Way covered...
An Anxious Countdown To Kindergarten
Grab your tissue box as we embark on what is called Kindergarten Roundup. I am an emotional person and just watched The Notebook since...
Parenting From The Sidelines
Parenting From The Sidelines
If you happened to have read my recent piece about why I coach my kids, you probably now know that I’m...
Mother’s Day Miscarriage
Mother's Day Miscarriage
Deciding to try for a second kid was complicated for me. I knew what I'd be getting myself into the second time...
I Cried In The Shower Tonight….When The Dark Days Win In...
I Cried In The Shower Tonight….
When The Dark Days Win In Special Needs Parenting
I cried in the shower tonight. Now, for many of you,...
Is It Anxiety or Does My Child Just Have Big Emotions?
It should've been obvious to me when my son was 4 years old that he had anxiety. I knew something was wrong, but I...