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Mightier Self-Regulation Training: Could It Help?
Last week we experienced low lows and high highs as a family. We have a lot going on right now (although I always want to acknowledge that there’s way worse stuff going on for so many other families around the world). Matt and I are both feeling a ton of stress via work. We bring that stress home. It hinders our ability to fill our children’s “buckets.” Then they act out because they need connection. Then their behavior pushes us further away instead of bringing us closer. When I feel particularly low, I grasp for next steps. I finally decided to move forward with Mightier self-regulation training. Have you heard … Read More
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How to Be a Better Parent: I’m Trying My Best!
I’m conscious of how the blogosphere is increasing Modern Parenting Anxiety and turning parenting into a project. Therefore, I don’t mean to contribute to those negative things, you all. But I am constantly grappling with how to be a better parent. And this is the space where I share all my feelings and thoughts. So here we are.
Last week was a week of extremes in our household. Henry had his two worst nights in a long time—back to back. And then he had his two best nights, also back to back.
The difference?
Me.
What Henry Needs from Me
I’m learning what Henry needs from me. He needs me … Read More
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Connecting with Children: What I’m Trying Right Now
About a year ago, I went through a Therapeutic Assessment process and learned that the start-up phase of building a non-profit organization and school was incredibly traumatic for me. I made a commitment to a “Year of Healing.” The year included letting myself watch Netflix whenever I wanted, napping whenever I had the urge, going to ongoing therapy, and visiting my girlfriends spontaneously one weekend in Virginia. I realized, though, that I didn’t prioritizing thinking about what kind of healing my children might need. They, too, experienced the stress of me being stressed for six years. This realization has led me to thinking about connecting with children and what I … Read More