One of the biggest mistakes that I see the best, most well-intentioned parents make is having too high expectations for…
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Monster mama: How to avoid the hidden epidemic of parental rage
Nothing I read prior to having kids hinted of the dark side of life that I was about to enter.
When Your Kids Say Hateful Things
“I hate you.” “You’re the worst mom ever.” Have you been triggered by hearing your kids say things like these?…
The best way for mamas to slow down?
Did you know that overwhelm is a mindset?
When your child feels pressure to be perfect
Can you relate to your child being a perfectionist? I’m going to share a powerful and surprising tip for turning this situation around.
Summer Sanity Savers
At the best of times, summers can be times of high expectations, which can result in stress and frustration. We want you to have as joyous and relaxing a summer as possible. To help you out, here are 5 proven summer sanity savers from the Great Parenting Simplified coaching team!
My year with grief
Grief isn’t always straightforward. It can sometimes be riddled with conflicting emotions. I’ve learned that my relationship with my mom didn’t end when she died. I have been able to heal our relationship even with her gone. Here is my year of grief.
Mother’s Day Blues
Does Mother’s Day give you mixed feelings? I share about my 4 pregnancies and 2 births below because I can relate.
Do you find yourself sad, resentful, and/or disappointed on this special day meant for celebrating mothers? It’s OK to have those feelings. It’s OK to find joy and grief on this day.
Play Wins Again! The Power of Playful Parenting Take 2
Lately, I’ve been focusing more on playful parenting and consciously adopting a more playful attitude to help defuse challenging situations with my kids.
The Power of Playful Parenting
Do you get frustrated when your kids won’t listen to your requests? Are you tired of nagging, bugging, and trying…