How to NOT Raise a People-Pleaser Child or be One Yourself

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None of us start our parenting journey with the objective to raise a people pleasing child. But often, our good-intentioned desire to raise kind and grateful humans can lead to raising kids who often ignore their own needs or do unhealthy things to make others like them, including us as parents. Now, most of us […]

9 Ways to Fix Sibling Rivalry for Good

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Ahhhh, sibling rivalry. There is nothing quite like it. All at once, it can bring a home’s atmosphere down and spark chaos. ”He stole my lightsaber.” “Those toys are mine!” “He’s looking at me funny.” As a mom of two young kids, I can tell you that nothing puts a damper on the day like […]

9 Logical Responses For When Your Child Has a Meltdown or Tantrum

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One of the most challenging parts of parenting is that your kids will experience some big emotions which sometimes translate to meltdowns and tantrums that involve screaming, hitting, wailing, biting, or worse. How you deal with your child’s tantrums will not only build trust in your relationship with them, but it will establish an emotional […]

Good Moms Meet These 10 Essential Needs of Their Kids

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How to be a good mother. Every day, all over the world, moms have a lingering thought in the back of their minds — Am I a good mom? Yes, with motherhood comes a need in most of us to be the best. But there is no perfect mother. And even though we know deep down that […]

Pinwheel Phone Review [2022] | A Mom’s Perspective

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What kind of phone is a Pinwheel Phone? It’s a kid’s smartphone with therapist-approved apps, no social media or internet, and the peace of mind every parent needs — the caregiver portal gives parents full control. As a mom and parent coach, I get a lot of questions and concerns from parents relating to online […]

8 Gentle Parenting Phrases That Teach Your Child Patience

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We’ve all been there. Our child is trying to get our attention, but we’re busy with something else. It can be difficult to know what to say at that moment without causing them to throw a fit or feel like their needs aren’t being met. Before you know it you give in because you want […]

3 Signs You’re Raising a Spoiled Child

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Most people would agree that raising a spoiled child is never an objective in parenting. But sometimes, good-intentioned efforts lead to spoiled and entitled children. In our mind, we’ve done everything for them, why are they so ungrateful? Well, as every child and situation is different, there are a few reasons why children become entitled, […]

Laid-Back Parenting Might Answer Your Tween or Teen Needs

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As a parent in this day and age, it’s challenging to reconcile being laid-back when we know the many dangers in the world that could harm our kids. Most of us would agree there’s a lot out there to fear when your objective is to raise healthy individuals. But we mustn’t let our fear of the […]

Best Parental Control App of 2022 – A Parent Coach’s Review

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If you’re a parent and you’ve done some research to find the best parental control app out there, you’ve most likely come across Bark parental controls. Parenting in a tech world might feel overwhelming for some, but thankfully, Bark has made it their mission to have your back when it comes to monitoring your child’s […]