This past week one of my kids had a really big meltdown. A meltdown happens when we experience emotions that are greater than we have the capacity to …
Big Feelings
Navigating the Big Storm of Feelings
Today's blog post has a different feel - it's a video. Jen shares with us a story and important lesson of how to help our children navigate their big …
Riding the Rollercoaster of Disappointment and Joy
Last year, one of my sons excitedly handed me a paper with information on how he could win a free ticket to a Six Flags theme park by adding hours …
The Gold in Storytelling
Jen shares with us the value and hidden treasures in storytelling with our children. Using stories to teach handling and processing emotions can be a …
Keep Joy High During Upset
In today’s video, Jen shares the one skill every parent needs: a simple way to recover from BIG feelings. …
The Best Ask
Me: “I said No, you can't.” My son: “But...please! I really want to Mommy!” Does this sound familiar? You already said no, but your child does …
