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.
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
