I'm opening my heart a bit here and sharing in a way that's not easy. As a parent, it can be incredibly challenging to navigate the emotional landscape of our children.
Several of my children have dealt with anxiety, stress, and depression. We have dealt with, and are still dealing with, ...
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6 Steps to Help a Mom When Her Child is Raging in Public
For those of us who have parented children with emotional issues, whether through birth, adoption, or foster care, inevitably the time comes when we have a child who throws a fit in public. This might be a typical 2 year-old fit in the grocery cart at Target, or, as more and more children are ...
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Child & Teen Behavior Log For Treatment Decisions (FREE PDF)
Are you seeking treatment for your child, and do you need proof of their behaviors? Maybe you are struggling to keep track of your concerns to share with providers. We get it. A behavior log may be helpful for you to capture data and look objectively at what is happening with your child.
What ...
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10 Effective De-Escalation Strategies for Aggressive Kids
Are you parenting a child who is aggressive or even violent? I've been there. As a mom to children with behavior issues, a foster mom, and a family advocate, I've parented this road and worked with many families who have aggressive children. Here are effective de-escalation strategies to use when ...
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Surviving a Son’s Rage: When Children are Violent and Aggressive
"I can be his Mom, but I can’t be his victim," is my new chant to myself. I have a son who I love deeply, yet I believe he could eventually kill me.
If you are parenting a child who is violent toward you, you may feel like you continually walk a tightrope.
This is my lived experience of ...
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