What Is Self-Regulation? Self-regulation is the ability to recognize, understand, and manage our emotions and reactions, even when we find ourselves in frustrating or upsetting situations. For children, learning to self-regulate doesn’t happen overnight. Children experience a wide range of big emotions, and often, they don’t yet have the words…
Do you let irritation and frustration rule your motherhood? I have a confession to make, I am not always a calm mom. I wake up every day and strive to be the calmest mom I can be. But sometimes I come up short. And that is OK. I have unnecessarily…
12 Habits of Incredibly Peaceful Moms Motherhood is hard. But these 12 simple habits can help you become a more peaceful mom, even on the days when everything feels overwhelming. Have you ever gotten to the end of the day and thought to yourself, I wish I had handled that…
Sometimes, becoming a more peaceful mom starts with changing the way we talk to ourselves. Have you ever had one of those days when it feels like your kids are pushing every single button you have? You know the days I’m talking about, right? Someone is crying because they got…
Being the default parent can feel like wearing a superhero cape, except instead of flying and saving the world, you’re managing soccer schedules, bedtime routines, grocery shopping, and likely your own job. If you’re reading this, you probably are the default parent, and you’re wondering how to make it all…
Being the default parent is like managing a 24/7 concierge desk for the family. It’s a job that requires juggling logistics, soothing emotions, and staying three steps ahead of the next snack request. But just because someone’s great at it doesn’t mean they don’t need support. If you’re looking to…
Because our boys need to hear more than “You’re so handsome.” (Take a look at these 50 affirmations for your son, and hold them close!) I love my sons fiercely, but I’ll be honest: I’m still learning how to speak life into them in ways that stick. Some days, I…
Free Letter H Coloring Page Printable: H Is for Hatch! Teaching your little one the letter H? This adorable free Letter H coloring page is a fun and simple way to help preschoolers and kindergarteners practice letter recognition while getting creative! Our H is for Hatch coloring page features a…
The term “default parent” may be relatively new, but default parenting has existed for centuries. I think it’s safe to assume early humans did something similar, with one parent as the default. If you are new to the term, a default parent is the one primarily responsible for the children’s…
For as long as I can remember, I have always said the phrase, ‘Hay is for horses,” whenever one of my kids exclaims, “Hey!” More often than not, this sends them into fits of giggles. I must have heard it from my mom or mamaw. Either way, it is ingrained…