Blog Post by Michelle Puster

difficult emotions in parenting

Why I Stopped Trying to Fix My Emotions (And What Happened)

There’s a moment many parents know well. You’re tired. Your kids are fighting. Something small happens, and suddenly everything feels […]

self-compassion in parenting

The Surprising Truth About Self-Compassion in Parenting

There’s a common hesitation many parents feel when they hear the words self-compassion. It sounds soft. It sounds like letting […]

negative emotions in parenting

The Lie We Were All Told About ‘Negativing’ Emotions

There’s a moment many parents quietly carry. You feel angry at your child. Frustrated. Overwhelmed. And almost immediately, something else […]

parenting shame cycle

The Cycle That No One Talks About — And How to Escape It

There’s a moment many parents know well. Something small happens. Your kids are fighting. You’ve asked the same thing over […]

Greatest Hit Replay: Navigating Sibling Fighting WITHOUT Losing Your Cool

When my kids fight, it’s hard not to react. These are the people I love most in the world. And […]

greatest weakness may also be your greatest strength

Your Greatest Weakness May Also Be Your Greatest Strength

We were walking through the woods on one of those perfect camping days. The sun filtered through the trees. The […]

fear of rejection in parenting

Locked in a Cage of My Own Making – Fear

There was a day in the forest that still stays with me. The sunlight filtered through the trees in soft […]

isolation in parenting

Is Isolation Keeping You Stuck in Unhappiness?

There was a morning at the playground that I still think about. I was pushing my youngest daughter on the […]

Befriending Your Emo In Parenting

Parenting peacefully sounds beautiful in theory. And sometimes, it feels completely impossible in practice. You want to stay calm. You […]

gentle parenting

Why Am I Still Yelling Even Though I’m Making Changes?

If you’re working hard to yell less, regulate your nervous system, and respond more calmly—and you’re still yelling—I want you […]

gentle parenting

When Parenting a High-Need Child Feels Like Too Much

f you’re parenting a high-need child, you may have found yourself thinking things you never expected to think. I love […]

Understanding Your Highly Sensitive Boy

If you have a highly sensitive boy, you may find yourself worrying more than you’d like. You might wonder what […]

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