Hi, Friend!

Sometimes, in the heat of the moment, it’s easy to tell our kids what they are doing wrong and point out their flaws. Are you thinking, “What? I never do that!”

Have you ever said, “You never listen,” or “You always take forever to do anything”? Or maybe you tell them, “Why can’t you just clean up like your brother?”.

Have you ever noticed that those one-liners don’t actually work when it comes to motivating your kids? If you’re putting a globally generalized label on their actions, then that’s soon what they start to believe about themselves.

In today’s episode, we are talking about how to rephrase what we say in the heat of the moment when our kids are choosing not to listen or when our kids give up so easily. We need to rethink whether or not our words are lifting our kids up or putting them down, and we are exploring it all in episode 43!

I hope you find these tips to be successful for you and your littles!

Thanks for listening!

Hi, Friend!

If you ever wish you didn’t have to take your kids to the park because you dread leaving or you loathe bath time because you know it’s literally the worst time getting your kids out of the tub, then you will love this episode!

Yes, it’s normal for our kids to melt down, but how do we get through meltdowns with our toddlers? Is there a way to prevent meltdowns from happening?

Yes, it is possible! In today’s episode, we are talking about 4 successful strategies to use during meltdowns so that you can move on to the next task with your child more easily. These strategies will help your child feel encouraged, be successful during undesirable tasks and transitions, and learn how to self-regulate his emotions.

I hope you find these tips to be successful for you and your littles!

Thanks for listening!

Michelle

Hi, Mama-Friend,

Today, I’m sharing my personal experience with anxiety. I’ve battled anxiety since I was a child, and it actually didn’t hit me until I was an adult. Knowing what I know about how it impacted me as a child prompted me to share my experience.

We just don’t always understand what our kids are going through. It’s easy to tell them to brush it off. It’s easy to tell them that everything will be okay “It’s just a boo-boo,” but when you’re battling anxiety and struggling with mental health issues, hearing that can make it even worse.

We may not even know the why behind our kids’ anxieties, but it’s our job to create an environment of empathy for them, helping them understand that they aren’t alone, and although someone may not be able to take away the pains or worries, someone will be there while they go through it.

If you take away anything from this episode, I pray that you understand that our kids sometimes have big feelings and emotions that we don’t always understand; please be mindful of telling them that they are fine because they may not be.

Anxiety may be silent and hard to understand, and may even be scary for your kids. Be vigilant to signs that your little one might have anxiety about things, and be respectful of that; create a safe place for them to express their concerns, and find a way to support them and help them overcome those anxieties so they learn to become resilient.

Thanks for listening,

Michelle