Attachment hunger is very much like physical hunger. The need for food never goes away, just as the child’s need for attachment never ends
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8 Days of NO Social Media : What Did I Learn?
I truly believe that we lose ourselves in the never-ending waves of content and the need for validation
I Hear You, I See You!
This is for all parents who are struggling with the other parent, be it still married or already separated/divorced.
When Co-Parenting Hurts Your Child
Either one, or both parents, lose focus and start using the children as mediators, messengers, or punching bags for emotional outbursts
Words You Don’t Want to Hear, but They Are Good for You
accept the emotion and hold limits for the behavior at the same time: accept the anger, but set limits around hitting, for example
Why Do We Do What We Do?
Children learn from what we model to them, not what we tell them.
7 Ideas for a Back-To-School 2022 Smooth Transition
Here are 7 ideas to smooth the transition from summer vacation to “back to school” in a way that’s connecting, fun and effortless
When Your Child Feels Jealous…
No matter the age, the feeling of jealousy is normal in children.
Coming Back Home (to Ourselves)
When we become more comfortable with ourselves, we can give more to others while holding healthy limits for our well-being.
The Healing Power of Listening
Our children’s intense emotions trigger in us feelings of discomfort, responsibility, guilt and sometimes anger