When it comes to life with kids, one common technique parents use to help calm their kids' big feelings is to name what they think their kid is feeling. As Daniel Siegel says, "You have to name it to tame it". The only thing is, it doesn't always work. In fact, on some occasions, you might find that it riles your kid up even more, and then … [Read more...]
School Holidays Got You Down? Here’s How to Cope.
I'm gearing up for summer school holidays, and I'm not going to lie: I hate school holidays!! I know... Hate is a strong word. But sometimes, there's nothing like a good four letter word to release all that pent up frustration, am I right? Don't get me wrong, there are things that I'm looking forward to, like sleeping in, fewer … [Read more...]
3 Myths About Raising Kids Who Thrive
There's something about freaking out on your kids that makes you reconsider everything that you thought life with kids was supposed to be. I mean, is it supposed to be this hard!? Well, it doesn't have to be if you can drop some of the myths that are keeping you from being more present and patient, and enjoying life with kids. Here are the 3 … [Read more...]
How I Manage Life’s Emotional Storms
The other day I was feeling really low.... I mean the world and my entire existence went to grey, and all of my drive and motivation was sucked right out of me. It was like I was forced into slow motion and every task was a tremendous mental strain and physical effort. And let's not forget that, for a moment or two, I actualy thought that I … [Read more...]
How to Overcome the Impulse to Lose It
My husband went away for two nights on a personal development retreat for men (yes, that is the sound of the heavens opening and angels singing!), which left me on full time mom duty, with 4 kids, for the first time EVER! Before he left I was really looking forward to the change of routine- I mean, how hard could it really be? Well, believe … [Read more...]