If your stomach drops every time the school calls, you’re not alone. I know the shame and worry that comes with parenting a child who struggles with big feelings, and the exhaustion of trying every strategy, only to feel like you’re failing anyway. But what if your child’s outbursts aren’t defiance, but a cry for help from a brain still under construction? In this post, I share the gentle, brain-based tools that finally helped our family move from daily meltdowns to real connection, and how you can start building calmer, more connected days too.
welcome to the NURTURER’S NOTES Nurture with Knowledge—Grow with Confidence  Mindfulness for Parents of Neurodivergent Children A Practical Guide (2024) Hey there, beautiful but exhausted soul. If you’re reading this at 3 AM while your mind races through tomorrow’s IEP meeting and medication schedules—I see you. I’ve been exactly where you are, and I … Read more
by Sylvia Maribei at The Nurturer’s Toolbox This post helps you distinguish between regular parenting stress and parental burnout, plus offers solutions to reclaim your energy and joy. As a Parenting Coach and a parent who’s been there, I understand the toll parental burnout can take. I know what it’s like to be sitting beside … Read more
By Sylvia Maribei, Certified Parenting Coach [5-minute read] The Reality Check It’s 2 AM. Your toddler finally sleeps, but you’re wide awake, scrolling through Instagram, wondering how other parents make it look so effortless. According to recent research, you’re among the 20% of parents experiencing significant burnout symptoms. But there’s hope, grounded in science. What … Read more
