Hellloooo, Mama!

In today's episode, I'm sharing a super simple way to reach your toddler or preschooler that you can use EVERY SINGLE DAY, and the bonus part is.... it's effective! 

This will have your toddler or preschooler changing their mindset and knowing how to walk through situations in a more calm, positive way. You'll wonder why you haven't been doing this all along in your parenting journey!

I can't wait to dive in with you!

Many Blessings to You!

Michelle

Hey, Mama!

Are you anything like me... Dealing with a threenager at home who thinks he can get away with screaming, throwing, kicking, punching...you know all the negative behaviors?

Yep, that's me too! You want them to learn how to express themselves, feel validated, and get out their emotions, but you also want them to know that it's important to be kind, and it's not okay to use aggression or hurt someone when feeling angry. 

How do you handle that? Well, I'm so glad you asked! In today's episode, we are going through six helpful things to remember to get your threenager through those trying moments, help her feel validated, and teach her that being unkind is not an okay way to handle frustrations.

We also have to get down to the why behind the behaviors, and once we understand that, we are much more likely to handle those trying moments with a little more grace and even confidence.

Thanks for listening!

Michelle

Hi, Mama-Friend!

Life is so challenging at times. It's so important to remember to take care of YOU through the throes of parenting, which is a lot easier said than done, but still important, nonetheless.

So, what exactly does that look like? That's what we will uncover in today's episode!

We can't parent successfully or confidently when our cups are empty! LOL What does that even mean?! We are also diving into what parenting with a full cup looks like and why it's so important to keep our own cups full as busy mamas!

I'm going to share with you my personal experiences and share some ideas with you as to how to keep your cup full!

Here's to you keeping your cups full this week, so you can parent successfully, with all the confidence you need!

Michelle

Hey There, Mama-Friend!

Wow! 20 Episodes and 1,000 downloads! I’m just so grateful for you all and your support! We are trekking along this parenting journey together, and I know it’s a lot easier with a mom squad behind us supporting each other every step of the way! So, go us—power to the mom-squad!

In this episode, we are having a frank conversation about finding the balance between offering grace and consequences on those days when your little one is looking to win every battle; you know those days of endless dawdling or copious amounts of screams, and who knows, maybe even some kicks and hits thrown in there, as well.

With that being said, here are the questions that we are diving into in today’s episode:

How do you find the balance between offering grace and consequences during those rough moments or even days?

Is offering consequences really effective when our toddlers are in a rabbit hole of bad behaviors?

Where’s the line when you’re implementing consequences?

How do I offer grace and still hold my toddler accountable?

It’s our job as parents to help our kids learn how to be successful, and sometimes that’s through grace, and other times it’s through teachable moments, and other times it’s through consequences. Let’s dive into finding the perfect balance of using grace and consequences in our parenting to learn how to discipline effectively.

Cheers to successful (and crazy) parenting!

Michelle

What’s Up, Sweet Mama-Friend!

Are you struggling with battling how to handle aggression from your toddler? As in, is your toddler hitting, kicking, or even screaming when he’s not getting his way?

That’s a lot of us (in fact, most of us!)! It’s a normal part of development, but how do we address that as parents? Do we just let it slide knowing that it’s all developmental? Do we punish? What do we do when our kids hit, kick or get aggressive?

I’m going to tell you, it’s not just something that goes away on its own without being addressed, and it’s also not going to change if we just punish (or yell) all the time. It is normal, yes, but they still need to know that those behaviors aren’t going to fly, so how do we address them?

It takes three major components to reinforce positive behavior and help your toddler understand that it’s not okay to get aggressive when angry: Consistent discipline and accountability, consistent communication, and lots of patience and repetition; that’s what we are covering in today’s show!

Is there a quick fix to these behaviors? Nope! But, there is a way to help your toddler learn that these behaviors are not the right way to fix problems and learn what to do instead; it’s something that takes time, but it’s worth it!

Alright, are you ready to dive in?! Grab your headphones and let’s get it!

*All of this and more is covered in my course that’s getting ready to launch in just a few weeks. I’ll provide you with all the solutions and tactics to help you parent with patience and intention, creating a transformation in your parenting and in your home! Email me at [email protected] for any questions or to get your hands on the early-bird code!*

Can’t wait to see your parenting be transformed!

Michelle

Hey Hey, Mama-Friend!!

               Is your parenting filled with negative discipline and endless NO’s?! Sometimes that’s enough to drive you crazy all day long… Saying, “No” to this, or saying, “Don’t do that,” or even yelling, “Stop!” Constantly repeating yourself can be a real drag and get tiresome sometimes, so what are we to do?!

                I have a little secret! The more we tell our kids, “No” sometimes, the more adamant they are about doing whatever it is we are stopping them from doing. A lot of our little ones’ worlds are filled with exploring anything and everything, including how to relate to people and communicate with others, and the more we tell them no, the more they miss out on those opportunities for discovery.

                Now, often times our No’s are warranted because we do need to keep our kids safe, but have you ever thought about looking at your discipline in a different, more positive way?

                I’m talking about turning your discipline into a teachable moment and turning that “No” into a positive, learning experience, but how do you do that?

                We have to look at those negative moments and ask ourselves, is there something I can help my child learn through this situation? How can I turn this negative moment into one where I can help my child cultivate new interests or learn something new about himself, something or someone else?

                That’s what we unpack in today’s juicy episode! Get ready to transform your mindset when it comes to those disciplining moments and cultivate a safe, healthy world of discovery for your child!

                I can’t wait to dive in with you!

Happy Parenting!

Michelle

Learn about this and much more in the Proactive Parenting School launching in just a few weeks! It will help you transform the way you think about parenting, and will give you all the strategies you need to help you parent with patience, confidence and happiness! Email me at [email protected] for an early bird code or any questions you have, and you’ll be the first to get it when it launches!

Hi, Mama-Friend!

We are talking about mom burnout today and how to alleviate the feeling of having to do all the things all the time for our little ones! You know that feeling of, “Why do I have to do everything around here?! I can’t ever get anything done because I’m literally always cleaning!” Say that no more, mama (or at least a little less)!

You see, part of mamahood is feeling like we have to help our little ones feel successful, and we absolutely want that, BUT WE DON’T HAVE TO DO EVERYTHING FOR THEM—yes, please read that again! Part of helping our toddlers feel successful is to teach them how to do things independently. We need to let them contribute to taking care of our home, which includes cleaning up after themselves, taking on small chores, AND learning self-care, like getting dressed and brushing hair/teeth, among other life skills.

So, in this episode, I’m talking about how to introduce your toddlers to taking responsibility and what chores to implement first as our toddlers embark on their journey to independence, and how to find that balance between not having enough accountability and having too many responsibilities.

It’s not always easy; it takes time, patience, consistency and modeling, but the more you do with them at first, the more they will be able to do independently at a young age and beyond.

You can do it, and I can’t wait to hear about your successes!

Happy Parenting!

Michelle

Hey Mama-Friend!

Have you ever wondered what to do when your toddler is on a roll with the screams and the tantrums, or when he maybe accidentally ruins something because he’s frustrated to the point of no return?

You know, those times when there’s just no coming down and your little one is just escalating to the point of no return, what do you do?!

In this episode, I am joined by my husband to talk about an effective way to de-escalate a tantrum or a meltdown, and STILL hold your little one accountable and help him learn his lesson along the way. It’s a lot easier than you think, and it’s a strategy that you may forget about during those first moments after he breaks the coffee pot out of frustration. *sigh* Yep, that was my toddler!

Believe it or not, YOU play a major role in the outcome of a tantrum or meltdown. It can end up one of two ways, with your little one screaming more, missing out on learning the lesson and feeling even worse about his actions, OR with your little one knowing he’s loved, despite his mistakes or behaviors, and still learn from his mistake and maintain accountability.

I’m excited to be sharing this episode with you because I think it’s a game-changer in how we handle situations as parents during those times of extreme escalation!

Let’s get it, mama!

Michelle

*The Proactive Parenting School is launching soon! You’ll get all the insights and answers to what to do during those trying times, including, HOW DO I GET MY TODDLER TO LISTEN?! And what do I do about the whining? What about disciplining advice?

This course answers it all and provides you with tactile ways to preventing and overcoming the tantrums! I can’t wait to share it with you! Email me [email protected] to get on the waitlist, and you’ll get a code for an early bird price! You’ll be well on your way to parenting patiently and confidently in just a few weeks 😊.

Hey, Mama-Friend!

Oh, you are going to love this episode because it answers the question, “HOW do I get my kids to do what I ask them to do?!” Without nagging them? Even better! How about without them complaining? That’s when we strike gold as mamas!

Life would be so great if we didn’t need to nag our kids to clean their rooms or clean up after themselves, and it would be even better if we didn’t have to hear them complain about it!

That’s why I’m providing you with a solution to the age-old question, “How do I get my kids to listen without nagging them or hearing them complain?!”

It’s a lot easier than you think! Get involved! Yes, it’s as easy as that!

In this episode, I’m going to give you simple ways of how to get involved, without doing it all yourself, so that you can stop the nagging and effectively get your toddler to clean up after himself the FIRST time!

Let’s get our learn on!

See ya next time!

Michelle

Email me today at [email protected] to get yourself on the waitlist for the Proactive Parenting School Course! You will gain access to ALL the insights and solutions on how to get your kids to listen and learn to parent patiently! Questions? Email me, and I will give you the nitty-gritty details!

Happy parenting!

Hi, Sweet Mama-Friend!

Do your toddler's behaviors gotcha feeling down?

No worries, Mama-friend! I got you! Teaching your toddler good behaviors and how to communicate is easier than you think! 

Believe it or not, our kids' behaviors are often a reflection of how WE handle situations as adults. Which can seem like a heavy weight to bear! But, mama, that just goes to show you how important you are to them! You are tasked with leading them in this world, and it's time that we use that authority we have to create world changers! That's an incredible gift we've been given as mamas!

Which is why in this episode, I'm sharing why modeling is SO important, and how to use modeling to teach your little one all the things, like how to communicate, build language skills, build character, and problem-solve! Modeling is one of the easiest ways to reach your toddler, which helps minimize the yelling and increase obedience in your home--and who doesn't want that?!

Let's learn a little somethin'-somethin'!

Michelle