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 gift from one of our friends: a big toy truck with lights and sounds that was moving on its own. He was so happy when he saw that big box and the red truck inside of it! As I was taking it out of the box and putting the batteries in, he ran all … [Read More...]
Parenting with Calm & Connection
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...]
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 happy! As we are getting closer to the moment a new … [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
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...]
3 wonderful first day of school gifts that will make your child feel loved
Inside: The first day of school can bring a lot of strong emotions for kids. Here are 3 lovely and meaningful first day of school gifts that will make them feel loved and calm their fears and worries! Every big milestone in my son's life comes … [Read More...]
How to prepare your child for kindergarten with 4 amazing books about safety, good choices, and separation anxiety
Inside: These four books are perfect to help you prepare your child for kindergarten! By approaching topics as safety, good choices, and separation anxiety, these children books are great for teaching kids important things they need to know before … [Read More...]
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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]
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 … [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 … [Read More]
