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Are You Parenting from Survival Mode? 7 Signs You Might Be and What to Do About It
We all have those days. The ones where the morning starts with spilled cereal, the toddler refuses to wear pants, and you're already counting down to bedtime before 9 a.m. You find yourself snapping over the smallest things, feeling disconnected, and wondering, "Is...
How Yelling Affects Your Child’s Brain and Emotional Development
Parenting is a highly emotionally charged experience. Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to lose patience and resort to yelling. Yelling might seem like a quick way to get your child’s attention or express frustration, but it comes with consequences, especially...
You Lost It (Again). Now What? How to Repair with Compassion After You React
We all have those moments. You said the thing. You raised your voice. Maybe you slammed a door or muttered something under your breath you wish you hadn’t. And now the guilt hits. Hard. You’re not alone, and this doesn’t mean you’ve failed as a parent. It means you’re...
How to Stay Calm When Everything in You Wants to Scream
You know that moment when your kid is screaming, the dog’s barking, and your brain is yelling “Say something!” — but everything that wants to come out sounds like yelling? Welcome to the edge of reactivity. Here’s the thing: you don’t just magically become calm...
Are You Parenting from Survival Mode? 7 Signs You Might Be and What to Do About It
We all have those days. The ones where the morning starts with spilled cereal, the toddler refuses to wear pants, and you're already counting down to bedtime before 9 a.m. You find yourself snapping over the smallest things, feeling disconnected, and wondering, "Is...
How Yelling Affects Your Child’s Brain and Emotional Development
Parenting is a highly emotionally charged experience. Even with the best intentions, it’s easy to lose patience and resort to yelling. Yelling might seem like a quick way to get your child’s attention or express frustration, but it comes with consequences, especially...
You Lost It (Again). Now What? How to Repair with Compassion After You React
We all have those moments. You said the thing. You raised your voice. Maybe you slammed a door or muttered something under your breath you wish you hadn’t. And now the guilt hits. Hard. You’re not alone, and this doesn’t mean you’ve failed as a parent. It means you’re...
How to Stay Calm When Everything in You Wants to Scream
You know that moment when your kid is screaming, the dog’s barking, and your brain is yelling “Say something!” — but everything that wants to come out sounds like yelling? Welcome to the edge of reactivity. Here’s the thing: you don’t just magically become calm...
Emotional Regulation for Parents