Today, something happened that stayed with me long after we left the restaurant. What was supposed to be a simple family meal turned into a moment that tested my patience, my emotions, and my beliefs about kindness. We were sitting at our table, enjoying the meal and each other’s company. Our little daughter, who is… Continue reading A Lesson in Kindness and Rising Above Cruelty
Tag: gentle parenting
The Moment My Daughter Called Me Supermom
The other day, something happened that I know I’ll remember for the rest of my life. It was just a small moment, the kind that probably looks ordinary from the outside. But to me, it felt like a light shining through all the stress I’d been carrying. A moment so full of love and truth,… Continue reading The Moment My Daughter Called Me Supermom
The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Parenting is a journey filled with little challenges that sneak up on you. Sometimes, it’s the big milestones—sleeping through the night, potty training, learning to talk. Other times, it’s the small, everyday things that test your patience and creativity. For me lately, it’s been brushing teeth. Or rather, trying to brush the teeth of a… Continue reading The Trick That Finally Worked: How I Got My Toddler to Let Me Brush Her Teeth
Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
There are so many things we think about as parents—how to raise kind, confident, resilient kids, how to keep our cool on little sleep, how to be present even when the day feels stretched too thin. One small phrase I’ve been thinking about a lot lately is “I told you so.” It might seem harmless,… Continue reading Why “I Told You So” Isn’t Something I Want to Say to My Toddler
Little Heart, Big Feelings
My daughter is in such a sweet and funny stage right now. She’s starting to show her personality in the most surprising ways. Every day feels like a new discovery with her, and even in the little things, I see so much depth in her feelings and reactions. One of her current phases is this… Continue reading Little Heart, Big Feelings
What If Tough Love Isn’t the Answer?
They say tough love builds character. That life is hard, and children need to learn that early. That if we don’t teach them about consequences, the world will do it, and it won’t be kind. That a little discipline now can save them from pain later. But what if we’re wrong? What if what we… Continue reading What If Tough Love Isn’t the Answer?
Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Chores
Responsibility is a big word, but it starts small. With children, especially toddlers, it begins in the simplest of places—like handing over a tiny chore that seems like play. For my toddler daughter, helping around the house is more than just participation—it’s a game, a joy, and something she does with pride. The way she… Continue reading Teaching Kids Responsibility Through Chores
