You've read the books. You've learned about attachment. You've worked hard to become a calmer, more connected parent. You've listened. Validated. Stayed present. And your child is still anxious. Still sad. Still angry. Still struggling. For many parents, this can be one of the most...
When your baby cries, what are they learning? Most parents naturally focus on finding the cause of the crying. Babies cry because they need something, and crying is one of the primary ways they communicate. A baby's cry may signal: Hunger Fatigue Physical discomfort, such...
There are moments in early parenthood that can feel surprisingly intense. You've: Fed the baby. Changed the baby. Rocked the baby. Walked the baby. Held the baby. And your baby is still crying. (Ugh!) For many parents, something begins to happen internally during moments like...
There’s a moment many parents know well. Your child says something disrespectful. Refuses to listen. Melts down. Pushes you away. And suddenly—you can feel it happening inside of you. Your chest tightens. Your voice changes. Something takes over. Maybe you become louder. More controlling. More...