Parenting anxiety doesn’t always look obvious from the outside. Many mothers appear calm, capable, and deeply devoted to their children while internally feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly on edge. You love your children deeply. You think about their...
There’s a moment most parents know well. You’ve said it calmly.You’ve explained it clearly.You’re trying to do it right. And your child… doesn’t listen. Maybe they ignore you.Maybe they push back.Or maybe they escalate so quickly that suddenly you’re in a power...
Few parenting moments feel as overwhelming as a child’s meltdown or child emotional dysregulation. Your child is crying, yelling, or completely shut down. Meanwhile, you may feel your own frustration rising, and suddenly the situation escalates faster than you...
Big emotions in children can feel overwhelming and confusing for parents. If you’ve ever wondered why your child has such big emotions, you are not alone. Many parents feel stressed out when their child screams, melts down, refuses to cooperate, or lashes out at a...
If you’ve ever tried to gentle parent with more empathy and less control—and then felt a quiet panic creep in—you’re not alone. Many parents come to me and say some version of this: “I’m trying to focus less on behavior… but I’m scared I’m being permissive.” What...
Behavior is not the goal in parenting, even though it’s what most parents are taught to focus on. When parents first come to me, they usually want me to fix their child. However, what they often mean—though they rarely say it out loud—is this: I want my child to...
By Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW Word Count: 1829 Facing setbacks or roadblocks on our parenting journey is an inevitable part of life. Suppose we are covered in the cloak of perfectionism in motherhood; it makes this truth nearly impossible to embrace. Whether it’s...
Word Count: 1437 Have you found yourself Googling, “How do I parent using positive discipline”? Scrolling through page after page, hoping to find the one thing you need to become the positive, effective parent you’ve always wanted to be. We often look to strategies to...
By Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW Word Count: 1837 Let’s open up some myths about emotional regulation in children! Picture this: you’re in the parenting trenches, trying to keep cool while your little ones run amok. You’ve probably heard all sorts of advice...
Word Count: 2521 By Caitlyn Dunn, LCSW Children’s behavior can be aggravating, especially when it’s at odds with how you think they should act. Forget about it. All hell can break loose. In this blog, we’ll delve into the intricacies of children’s...
