Parenting Toolkit
Here are some tools I've found very helpful! I hope that they are helpful to you too!
Unwind
Being immersed with your kids can be stressful and, in moments, you might even lose sight of the fact that a world outside of you and your kids exists. I know I’ve definitely had that experience! Finding a short escape for 5 minutes can help you come back with new perspective and a little more energy and patience.
Just Be
Finding time to just be with your kids can be very hard, especially with work and never-ending to do lists, and trying to get your kids out the door, into bed and to the dinner table. Spending just 5 minutes with them just being can help you get more out of your relationship with your kid and can help them know you as something more than a parent. Here are some tips on how to just be with your kids..
Boundaries
Boundaries are important for a few reasons. Having good boundaries can also help you save some energy for yourself and feel calmer.
Kids feel safer when the boundaries are clear. It may not seem like it at first glance, but kids crave boundaries. Without clear boundaries, children will continue searching by testing further and further limits.