As I speak to more parents who are struggling, I remain more optimistic and hopeful. There is an inner calm that “we will get there.” I am by your side walking this with you and know the changes you want to make are possible! As an empath and sensitive as well as a parent, I’m [...]
While many activities, locations, meetings, sports and other kid things cancel, parenting does not. In fact, for many, it just got harder. It is a lot to be a parent in addition to learning to support online classes, 24/7 at home time, unknowns about job security and other stressors. So how can we, as [...]
As we were driving recently listening to a slew of commercials on the radio, my daughter made a “huff” sound and then blurted out, “I don’t get why these jewelry commercials only talk about buying gifts for your woman…I know some of my friends who would be especially mad about that!” No matter how you [...]
If you have ever flown, you are likely familiar with the “put the mask on yourself first before helping another.” When it comes to our kids, as parents, how many times are you doing for them BEFORE yourself?! For the parents I work with, establishing an understanding of self-care is essential. It’s so easy to [...]
When it comes to parenting, people love to give advice and share their .02. This often happens whether asked for or not. Whether pregnant, adopting or well into the parenting ride, people are wired to connect and to help. They want to share. Even if meant well, it can add to confusion, insecurity and doubt [...]
Working with parents, I often hear the stories. There is a culture to conform. To complain. To make the kids the problem or excuse. Being a parent is for real. The commitment is full on – from sleepless nights to diaper changes, to developmental changes, to surrendering to a different relationship with time, to the [...]
When “in it” as a busy parent, especially with sensitive kids, it is easy to feel trapped, frustrated, like “this (fill in the blank challenging behavior) will never end!” Maybe you have taken it a step further and started asking yourself disempowering questions like: “What’s wrong with me? “ “What am I doing wrong as [...]
Spooky may be scary for you and/or your sensitive kids. If you remember enjoying the creepy costumes and all that went with it but your child is different from you, Halloween may pose unexpected reactions within your family. One person’s idea of fun could be another’s fear. As both a mom and having worked with [...]
This is another BIGGIE from a number of you in response to my request for your feedback post here. Keep them coming! Once you become a parent you wonder what you did with your time. You may find yourself daydreaming about “the old days” when you had time to talk to your partner, read [...]
I’m grateful for your responses to my request for your feedback post here. Please know, all of your challenges are very common and my hope is that by addressing them here, you can receive some support salve. Today’s topic comes from a mama to one special and sensitive boy. She asks about navigating when one [...]
