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 of the cute looking gift he had quickly unwrapped a few moments earlier. He invited me to sit next to him. Inside the box, there were two projects for us to make together, and he wanted us to start right away. As he was gathering the supplies … [Read More...]
Parenting with Calm & Connection
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 understanding … [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 he is … [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...]
The 8 critical safety rules every child should know (and how to teach them)
Inside: This list of 8 critical safety rules for kids can make a big difference in teaching children how to stay safe. Discover easy ways to teach kids about safety and download a printable list of rules for them to learn. It took me a long time to … [Read More...]
Happy Family Life
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...]
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...]
To my child, on the first day of kindergarten
As you walked towards your classroom today and left me behind that small gate where all the parents were waving goodbye, you took a piece of my heart with you. As I stood there watching you start a new chapter of your life, I had so many feelings at … [Read More...]
One easy weekly habit that will help you build a stronger family
Sunday evenings are one of my favorite moments of the week because they are all about family time! We have an early dinner together and then we dedicate half an hour to one of the best habits that we built as a family: our weekly family meeting. I f … [Read More...]
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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 … [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 … [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 … [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 … [Read More]
Gifts for the new big brother: What we included in our big brother kit
Inside: Make your child feel special after the birth of a new baby with a wonderful big brother kit! Get easy and lovely gift ideas for the new big brother and prepare a surprise that will make them … [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! 