Parents With Confidence https://parentswithconfidence.com/ Raising emotionally healthy children who will live their BEST life.. Wed, 15 Nov 2023 18:49:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 10 Best Restorative Mental Health Day Activities for Kids https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/#respond Mon, 12 Dec 2022 13:27:49 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7425 Adults aren’t the only ones who need an occasional mental health day. The build-up of academic, social, and activity stressors can be overwhelming for kids if they aren’t balanced out by periods of recharging. Read on to discover 10 mental health activities for kids from a mental health professional that will help to restore and...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-activities-kids/feed/ 0 The Best List of Social and Emotional Gifts for Kids https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-social-and-emotional-gifts-for-kids-list/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-social-and-emotional-gifts-for-kids-list/#respond Wed, 07 Dec 2022 14:51:45 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=82219 Find the best toys, games, and products for nurturing social-emotional skills in your child and creating a peaceful loving home. What makes this guide to social and emotional learning tools and toys different? Sensory play items for fun AND calm The Inspire my Play Sensory Bin is minimalistic, durable/practical, and timeless. It comes with features...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/the-best-social-and-emotional-gifts-for-kids-list/feed/ 0 60 Fun and Calming Activities to Make Bedtime Unbelievably Easy https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/#comments Tue, 06 Dec 2022 17:27:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=1289 Discover calming activities to make bedtime with kids a lot easier, plus the best ways to promote connection and calm your child at the end of the day. These fun and soothing bedtime ideas for kids work to gently relax your kids down for a good night sleep without the pushback. Cozy pj’s with adorable...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/50-bedtime-activities-that-will-calm-and-connect/feed/ 4 10 Anxiety Symptoms in Children that Most Parents Miss https://parentswithconfidence.com/anxiety-symptoms-children-parents-miss/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/anxiety-symptoms-children-parents-miss/#comments Wed, 30 Nov 2022 07:52:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2190 Anxiety symptoms in children can start showing at an early age. Sometimes they are more obvious, and other times they might be more subtle or show in surprising ways. Here are 10 examples of anxiety symptoms in kids that you may not easily spot. “My kid might have anxiety???” This is the response 90% of...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/anxiety-symptoms-children-parents-miss/feed/ 11 What to do When You’re Overwhelmed with an ADHD Child https://parentswithconfidence.com/overwhelmed-with-adhd-child/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/overwhelmed-with-adhd-child/#comments Sat, 19 Nov 2022 08:06:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2417 If you’re overwhelmed with an ADHD child you’re not alone. These foolproof steps from a child therapist (and mom of a kid with ADHD) will move you forward with clarity and confidence. ADHD in kids can be emotionally and mentally taxing for caregivers, but following these 5 tips will help you maintain a sense of...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/overwhelmed-with-adhd-child/feed/ 13 75 Awesome Calm Down Strategies for Kids (that they’ll want to try!) https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calm-down-strategies-for-kids/#comments Thu, 17 Nov 2022 19:34:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3772 75 Science-backed calm down strategies for kids that are easy, engaging, and will help your child develop strong emotional regulation skills. Read on and then grab your free printable of 75 calming techniques to have on hand when your child’s anger or anxiety takes over. ⭐️Free 9-page Expert Master guide⭐️>> 5 Secrets to MORE cooperation...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/angry-child/feed/ 3 The Secret of Teaching a Child to Live Gratefully https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/#respond Fri, 11 Nov 2022 14:07:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=3701 Inside: Learn the surprising way to teach gratitude to children that raises kids who live gratefully all year long.  One of my favorite Thanksgiving traditions since having children is going around the table before the big meal, each sharing three things we’re grateful for. It’s eye-opening and heartwarming as a parent to hear the kids...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/raising-grateful-child/feed/ 0 125 Positive Affirmations for Kids to Skyrocket Strength, Confidence and Self-Love https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/#comments Wed, 09 Nov 2022 16:14:05 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=5763 Positive affirmations are a powerful tool for kids to boost their confidence and self-esteem. These 125 affirmations for kids can be pull out daily, or whenever your child needs a little reminder of how important they are. Read on to see how science backs the use of affirmations for children, and then grab your free...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/125-positive-affirmations-for-kids-to-skyrocket-strength-confidence-and-self-love/feed/ 8 10 Secrets of Effective Discipline with the Strong Willed Child https://parentswithconfidence.com/discipline-with-the-strong-willed-child/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/discipline-with-the-strong-willed-child/#comments Mon, 07 Nov 2022 08:45:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2257 Discover how to handle discipline and deal with a strong-willed child in a way that capitalizes on their strengths and leads to better listening and cooperation. I’d say it was around my daughter’s third birthday when it became clear we were in over our heads. Between unmet expectations that a child will always listen to...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/discipline-with-the-strong-willed-child/feed/ 4 Why Well-Meaning Dedicated Parents end up Having Kids that Talk Back and Don’t Listen https://parentswithconfidence.com/child-constantly-talking-back/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/child-constantly-talking-back/#respond Thu, 10 Feb 2022 19:55:45 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7955 “There’s this big giant ‘elephant in the room’ of the parenting world…and I’m done going along with it being unacknowledged and unchallenged. Every day this misconception makes many good parents (and good kids) feel frustrated, defeated, and hopeless. The irony is never lost on me that it’s most often the parents trying the hardest, having...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/child-constantly-talking-back/feed/ 0 Unconditional Love: 10 Surprising Ways Your Child Needs You to Show It https://parentswithconfidence.com/unconditional-love-10-powerful-ways-parents-can-show-it-to-a-child/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/unconditional-love-10-powerful-ways-parents-can-show-it-to-a-child/#comments Wed, 29 Sep 2021 15:36:09 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7685 Inside: Learn 10 Ways Parents can practice unconditional love with their child and why it’s so important to their child’s emotional development. “I don’t think he’ll wake up from the flash…” I think to myself as I stand over my sleeping 6-year-old and sneakily position my phone to snap an angelic picture of his perfect...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/unconditional-love-10-powerful-ways-parents-can-show-it-to-a-child/feed/ 3 10 Strong Willed Child Characteristics and How They’ll Pay off in Adulthood https://parentswithconfidence.com/strong-willed-child-characteristics/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/strong-willed-child-characteristics/#comments Tue, 14 Sep 2021 18:00:00 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=2262 If you’re raising a strong-willed child, you may feel the urge to temper their ‘spirited’ or ‘stubborn’ personalities. Strong-willed kids are self-directed and focused on their own path, which is actually a great thing! These traits can be massively challenging in day-to-day parenting, I know. But strong-willed characteristics in kids will serve them well later...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/strong-willed-child-characteristics/feed/ 6 95 Magical Words of Encouragement for Kids (for EVERY situation) https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/#respond Thu, 09 Sep 2021 18:41:16 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7648 Inside: Learn Words of Encouragement for kids that will inspire and motivate in the face of challenging or stressful situations. When you think back to a favorite teacher, coach, or mentor during your childhood, can you pinpoint exactly what it was about them that made such a positive difference? I’m guessing it wasn’t the one...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/words-of-encouragement-for-kids/feed/ 0 7 Surefire Signs Your Child Needs a Mental Health Day https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/#respond Mon, 21 Jun 2021 20:26:10 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7348 Inside: Just like adults, kids need mental health days to keep their stress levels under control and maintain good emotional health, here are 7 signs your child may need one.  “I’m not going to school, today mom!”. Every once and a while my fourth-grader drops this line on me in the midst of the eating...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/signs-child-needs-mental-health-day/feed/ 0 Kids Need Mental Health Days- 9 Misconceptions That Need to Change https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/#respond Thu, 27 May 2021 15:49:59 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7112 Inside: Learn the most common reasons parents won’t allow their child to take a mental health day and why they need to consider changing their mind. How about a quick game of ‘Would You Rather?’ If you needed to take a sick day at work and had to choose one of the following reasons to...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/mental-health-day-for-kids/feed/ 0 10 Simple Calming Outdoor Activities for your Irritable Toddler https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/#respond Wed, 19 May 2021 18:19:21 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=7295 Inside: Discover 10 easy fun and calming outdoor activities for toddlers when they’re tired, stressed, and overwhelmed.  Over the past year and a half, children have been forced to spend more time indoors than ever before, and this has had tremendous effects on their ability to regulate their emotional responses to both their own stress...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/calming-outdoor-activities-toddlers/feed/ 0 72 Incredibly Simple Ways to Show Love for Children https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/#comments Wed, 10 Feb 2021 16:29:45 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=6556 Inside: Kids need love for healthy development in all areas. Here are 72 Fun and Easy Ways parents can show love for children every day. “Mom are we going to make the trail again?” We were sitting on the front porch in the middle of July as my 5-year-old asked me this. I didn’t have...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/72-incredibly-simple-ways-to-show-love-for-children/feed/ 2 Healthy Daily Routines for Parents who are Confident & Calm https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/#respond Thu, 21 Jan 2021 17:42:59 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=6387 Inside: These healthy daily routines for parents encourage positive, mindful parenting that raises well-adjusted and emotionally healthy children.  I fondly remember the days of staying up till 2 am only to wake up at 6, throw my hair up in a ponytail, grab a PopTart, and head out the door to class/work. I mean, how...

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]]> https://parentswithconfidence.com/healthy-daily-routines-practiced-by-great-parents/feed/ 0 7 Eye-opening Reasons Your Child Isn’t Listening (and what to do about it) https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-get-your-child-listening/ https://parentswithconfidence.com/how-to-get-your-child-listening/#comments Tue, 20 Oct 2020 02:08:57 +0000 https://parentswithconfidence.com/?p=5908 Inside: Discover common reasons grounded in child development why your child isn’t listening or responding to your prompts or directives and how to get your child listening.  If you find yourself musing “How do I get my child to listen?!” on a semi-regular basis, congratulations!! (Yes, I really mean that.) You have successfully helped create...

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