How do you connect with you partner in the middle of raising young kids? Most couples struggle with building and maintaining a satisfying relationship during these crucial years when the kids are young and need a million things from us. But if you let your relationship die or the intimacy fade, you’ll be in real trouble. We find that simplicity is the best solution to disconnection, find ways to communicate your needs in a clear and direct way to your partner. Plug into creating intentional connection, which looks totally different when you have a year old baby or 3 kids under 10 than it did before kids. Instead of fighting the situation or pretending it’s different, acknowledge your new context and work with it instead of against it.
Read MoreEver wonder how Snicker's bars can make you a better parent? Have you seen that commercial, "you aren't yourself when you're hungry?" I'll tell you about a technique that will help you to stop and think before you start yelling or disciplining your kids in a way that doesn't feel like you. It's easy to lose your patience at times, but this is a way to remember to HALT before you say something you can't take back.
Read MoreIt's really easy to get overwhelmed as a parent. Your kids are driving you crazy, you have no time to take care of yourself, how is the house going to get clean? In this post, I share 3 easy exercise to reduce overwhelm and help you feel more confident and in control as a parent. You're doing a great job, and these tips will help you recognize that.
Read MoreIn this post, I offer some techniques and tips for how to remain calm and keep from losing your temper during stressful parenting situations, such as when your toddler is having a tantrum in the grocery store. These are the moments in which we feel helpless, defeated, and like failures as parents. The truth is, all parents have moments of struggle. Use those moments as opportunities to connect with others, and follow the steps to show yourself compassion. This is one topic that will be covered at my upcoming parenting skills workshop. You'll want to check that out too!
Read MoreParents are always looking for ways to be better parents. Many are also coming up with goals/resolutions for the New Year. I discuss my experience over the past year and tell you the most important thing you need to know as a parent going into 2016. Happy New Years!
Read MoreIf you're a parent, you've probably gotten involved in the mommy war in one way or another. It can be overwhelming, stressful, and cause anxiety or other emotional issues. I have put together a survival guide based on therapeutic principles. You are the expert of your own life, can learn mindfulness, have control over your choices and behaviors, and can engage in humor to get through the battlefield and out of the war.
Read MoreParents are always thinking about how to be a better parent and what they should be doing. But is shoulding yourself really helping you to be a better parent? The answer is no and this post explores some of the reasons why shoulding yourself isn't helpful.
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