Blog Post by Michelle Puster

Overwhelmed parents on couch surrounded by 3 active daughters.

Parenting Struggles: What Do I Need?

Longer audio format available via podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/2358099I sat staring into space in the parking lot of a Whole Foods […]

Overwhelmed mother surrounded by wrapped gifts.

Surviving Holiday Meltdowns: Why They Happen and How to Respond

The living room floor is covered in wrapping paper, empty boxes, and partially opened new toys. I exhale a sigh […]

Parent picking up streamers and trash after a holiday party.

Surviving the Holiday Upheaval and Long Days with Everyone Home Together

It’s 6:30 am, and I hear a door open. My kids (or at least one) are awake.  Soon, I have […]

Kids playing tag in front of a slide at the playground.

Interconnected Parenting: Stay Calm at the Playground

When kids refuse to leave. It's a common parenting challenge we all face. Learn to shift your mindset to shift the moment.

Mother getting two children ready for school.

Kids Refusing Before Preschool: How to Stay Calm

Challenging parenting moment? Stay calm with tools to manage anger, embrace self-compassion, & create space for responsive, grounded choices.

Mother trying to separate two boys fighting.

Kids Fighting: How to Step Out of Reactivity

Overwhelmed by your kids' fighting? Transform your parenting style from reactive to responsive with self-compassion and gentle parenting.

Woman listening to a mediation app.

Meditation: A Surprising Tool to Respond Rather Than React

Struggling with parenting triggers? Learn how meditation helps create emotional bandwidth, break reactive cycles, and foster calmer parenting days.

Postpartum mother and baby asleep on couch.

Postpartum Anxiety: How Yoga Helped Me Release My Anxiety

As I sat nursing my infant son and daughter (twins), I felt a tightness in my chest. An uncomfortable sensation […]

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