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Similarities Between Toddlers and Teenagers: A Parenting Guide from the Trenches As a mother currently navigating the rollercoaster ride of parenting both a 2.5-year-old toddler and a 14-year-old teenager, I often find myself marveling at the surprising similarities between these two seemingly distinct stages of childhood. While on the surface, toddlers and teens appear worlds a...

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Encouraging positive relationships among siblings We all want our children to get along and form strong bonds with each other, but what happens when they have different personalities or interests? As a parent, constantly mediating conflicts or forcing your children to interact positively can be frustrating and stressful. However, fostering a positi...

Positive affirmations are a powerful tool! ✨

They are positive statements that fight back against negative thoughts. Though we wish it weren’t the case, many children face struggles with mental health and battle negative thoughts. Our children need to learn how to process their emotions, while not letting those emotions dictate their behavior.

Positive affirmations can provide the language children lack to speak truth and positivity to themselves. Self-affirmations help build self esteem and can teach children how to redirect negative thoughts into more positive ones. 😍

Initially, positive affirmations may feel a little weird and forced, but why not push through the awkward and try a few of these affirmations with your kids this week?! With time, practice and your help, their unease will subside and they’ll begin to reap the benefits. If you try it, let me know how it goes in the comments! 👇

Do you find yourself perpetuating gender based stereotypes in your home? 🤔

The idea that mums are good at parenting and dads fix things around the house could not be further from the truth! Mums and dads alike are equally capable of providing love and support for their children as well as taking care of household duties like fixing things around the house or cooking meals for the family — often times both at once!💪

👉 This is just one of the parenting stereotypes I share in my most recent blog post. Read it on my website here: https://www.upbrightglobal.com/post/7-common-stereotypes-about-parenting

Here’s a fun activity that you can share with your kids this Valentine’s Day!

❤️ Empathy Hearts: ❤️

Think about a time when you felt a little sad or lonely.
What kinds of things did others do to help you to feel cared for?
Here are different ways friends can show kindness, which we are calling “Empathy Hearts” in this activity.

❤️ Kind Words- kind or reassuring words from your friends
❤️ Time Together- spending time together doing something you like
❤️ Thoughtful Giving- getting a small gift that is meaningful to your friendship
❤️ Comforting Presence- holding hands or sitting nearby someone to give comfort
❤️ Helpful Acts- performing small acts of kindness for your friend

What kind of Empathy Heart do you have?

1. Using the Empathy Hearts sheet, you and your child can create your own Empathy Hearts.

2. Draw and write the ways you prefer friends or family to show empathy.

3. When you are done, take time to share your Empathy Hearts with your child.

4. Display your Empathy Hearts in your home to help remind your family how you can best support each other with empathy.

👇 Let us know in the comments, if you have any other fun, positive activities you like to do with your kids on Valentine’s day.

What are the most common stereotypes you hear about parenting? 🤔

It seems that everywhere you turn, people have something to say about parenting. Whether they’re sharing their own experiences or passing judgment on others, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by all the noise. To help make sense of it all, check out my most recent blog post for seven common stereotypes about parenting!

👉 Read the blog post here: https://www.upbrightglobal.com/post/7-common-stereotypes-about-parenting

The teenage brain 🧠 is a work in progress. Young people are dealing with social, emotional and cognitive changes that are not yet developed. Parents can help by listening, staying calm, and being good role models.

👉 If you need support as you navigate the teenage years or any other stage of parenting, DM me today to see how I can help!

There are always bad days and bad phases in parenting, and it’s OK to talk about them. It doesn’t help any of us to pretend everything is perfect! If you ever feel stuck or need help along the way, it’s always the right answer to reach out to your support system. ✨

Are you in the thick of the teenage years? 🤔

Raising a teenager can be an adventure, to say the least. It's no secret that teenage brains are wired differently from those of adults. With hormones raging and emotions running high, it can be difficult for parents to know how to interact with their teens.

In my most recent blog post I've put together a few tips on navigating the teenage brain 🧠 and providing your teen with the best possible support during these turbulent years.

👉 Read my most recent blog post here: https://www.upbrightglobal.com/post/navigating-the-teenage-brain