Inside: Discover 4 easy ideas that will help you prepare little surprises for kids that will make them feel loved! One evening my son came very excitedly to the living room to let me know that he found something in my closet. He refused to tell me what it was but quickly grabbed my hand to pull me into the bedroom. "Look there!", he said with sparkles of joy in his eyes. "It's my jar!" He was pointing to the top shelf of my closet, where he discovered the little jar we prepared for him … [Read More...]
Parenting with Calm & Connection
The 5 powerful things that will help your child be more independent
Inside: Discover 5 powerful tips that will help you raise an independent child. They are easy to put into practice and will make a big difference in your child's life! When my son was almost 3 years old, we lived in an apartment building that had … [Read More...]
5 powerful phrases that will really help an anxious child (and what to avoid saying)
Inside: Helping children with anxiety is not easy. But there are some phrases that can really ease their intense feelings and make them feel better. And they can truly make a difference! When my son was almost 3 years old, he received a wonderful … [Read More...]
The calm down kit: The best way to help kids manage strong emotions (+printable)
Inside: The calm down kit for kids - Discover the best way to help children calm down and manage strong emotions and download the printable calm down strategies for your child! One of the things that helped me the most as a parent was … [Read More...]
Self-control activities for kids: Easy ways to teach children how to control their emotions and behaviors
One of the most frustrating moments in my interactions with my son are those moments when his behavior is completely out of control. No matter what I say or do nothing seems to really get to him and help him calm down. I can clearly see that … [Read More...]
How to help kids develop a growth mindset (and why this is so important)
Growth mindset for kids: If you want to find out what having a growth mindset really means and why it is so important for raising happy and resilient kids, you'll find here a list of ideas to inspire you! Also, I've gathered a list of awesome … [Read More...]
Happy Family Life
How to make your child feel loved every day (+ a special challenge)
Inside: Join the Happy Hearts Challenge and discover simple ways to love your child and make them feel special, no matter how busy life gets. My baby's favorite place in the world is in my arms. At his age, my hugs and cuddles are his biggest joy, … [Read More...]
Making the most of every day with your kids: January Family Time Calendar {printable}
"To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today." (Barbara Johnson) As parents, it's so easy to get caught up in all the tasks we need to do every day and miss the opportunity to enjoy our kids more. The most … [Read More...]
7 wonderful gift ideas that will bring you closer to your kids
My son was standing in front of me with a big smile on his face. I could see the joy in his eyes as he was slowly putting each of the things in the little green box on the table. The pieces of wrapping paper were still on the floor, as a reminder … [Read More...]
The 5 powerful things that will help your child be more independent
Inside: Discover 5 powerful tips that will help you raise an independent child. They are easy to put into practice and will make a big difference in your child's life! When my son was almost 3 years old, we lived in an apartment building that had … [Read More...]
5 powerful phrases that will really help an anxious child (and what to avoid saying)
Inside: Helping children with anxiety is not easy. But there are some phrases that can really ease their intense feelings and make them feel better. And they can truly make a difference! When my son was almost 3 years old, he received a wonderful … [Read More...]
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How to easily prepare a little surprise that will fill your child’s love tank
Inside: Discover 4 easy ideas that will help you prepare little surprises for kids that will make them feel loved! One evening my son came very excitedly to the living room to let me know that he … [Read More]
How to make your child feel loved every day (+ a special challenge)
Inside: Join the Happy Hearts Challenge and discover simple ways to love your child and make them feel special, no matter how busy life gets. My baby's favorite place in the world is in my arms. At … [Read More]
Why is my child misbehaving? This is how to decode the behavior
Last summer, my son went to a summer school for a few hours a day. After school we used to do a fun activity together, and he was very happy to spend time with me, so our afternoons were filled … [Read More]
Making the most of every day with your kids: January Family Time Calendar {printable}
"To be in your children's memories tomorrow, you have to be in their lives today." (Barbara Johnson) As parents, it's so easy to get caught up in all the tasks we need to do every day and miss the … [Read More]
2 lists for the year start: Printable year in review & Goal list for 2020
Inside: Download the printable Year in Review and Goal List for 2020 and start planning an amazing new year! The end of the year is a perfect time to remember all the things that happened … [Read More]
Limited time: Download the strategy that will help you set limits with calm and empathy, and encourage kids to follow your guidance without threats or punishments! 