parenting Archives

5 Ideas to Unlock Play

michellepuster / February 28, 2025

Struggling with play? Reconnect with your inner child, explore past play, practice compassion, & visualize joy. End parent guilt!

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Longer audio format available via podcast here: https://www.buzzsprout.com/235809 I sat on the floor of my kids’ playroom with tears in

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

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

michellepuster / December 30, 2024

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

michellepuster / December 23, 2024

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

michellepuster / December 17, 2024

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

michellepuster / December 10, 2024

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

I sat crying on the bathroom floor after losing it again with my kids. I was tired and I felt