Understanding Emotional Invalidation Everyone wants to feel heard and understood. But what happens if the validation isn’t there? Is there a term that describes having your feelings rejected? This term is emotional invalidation. It’s not hard to imagine precisely what emotional invalidation is. (8 Practical Ways to Practice Peaceful Discipline.) Psych.com defines it as “dismissing …
What is Flow Theory? I have talked a little about positive psychology. But just in case you are new, positive psychology is the study of what makes life worth living. It explores scientific concepts such as resilience, mindfulness, meaning and purpose, and more. Another method of positive psychology worth exploring is flow theory. (Read: 14 …
How to Fill Your Child’s Emotional Bucket What is an Emotional Bucket? Children need certain things from their parents. There is no debating this fact. They need shelter, food, and the right to an education, but what else do they need? They need to feel loved, and each child’s emotional bucket needs to be filled …
How to Help Your Child Learn Self-Regulation What is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is being able to control your emotions and remain calm in social situations. Even if the situation is upsetting to you. As parents it’s important that we help our child learn self-regulation skills. Children have a wide range of emotions because they aren’t sure …
Are you ready for Winter? What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a Wintertime math activity pack for kids? These worksheets are very similar to the color pack that I have in my shop. However, to save on in costs, the black and white pages are more economical. This pack contains …
Are you ready for Winter? What better way to get into the Christmas spirit than with a Wintertime math activity pack for kids? This pack contains fun and engaging activities for kids. If you have a child who is working on counting, number recognition, and simple addition and subtraction, these printables are perfect! This pack …
Becoming a Mother for the First Time is a Life-Changing Experience. Your life changes after having a baby. There are so many things no one tells you about being a first-time mom, from dealing with post-birth hormones to sleepless nights. But it’s also one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do! I know when …
Salt Snow Craft for Kids Today was our first snowfall of the season! So, of course we needed to make a fun day out of it. The kids still did their schoolwork. But in addition, we had fun putting together a winter craft, making play snow, and more! After the kids finished their schoolwork, we …
Do You Have a Highly Emotional Child? Having a highly emotional child can be daunting sometimes. Especially if you have to deal with your own emotions daily, it can be difficult to know how to help your child regulate their emotions. (Read: How to Reduce Stress as a Stay-at-Home Mom.) It is important to remember that …
Being a Mom is stressful in itself; add in discipline, and it feels even harder! But discipline doesn’t have to be the stern, reactive discipline of old. There are several practical ways to practice peaceful discipline. 8 Practical Ways to Practice Peaceful Discipline Try a Time-In Have you ever heard of the concept of a …