Sometimes laughter really is the best medicine. It can have the power to turn a stressful situation into an opportunity for joy and connection. If you feel yourself losing control, try to look for an opportunity to turn the situation
Calming Mantras
A calming mantra is a great tool for getting through hectic moments where you feel like you are losing your cool. It can be as simple as a single word or it can be a favorite phrase that generates peace
The Root of Your Emotions
When you feel like you are losing control and getting angry with your kids, it is important to look deeper and determine if there are other factors contributing to what you are feeling. Are you tired, stressed, upset about something
Take a Break
Parenting is hard work, and it’s completely normal to have moments where you feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or upset with your kids. However, it’s important to try your best to keep these feelings from negatively impacting the way you interact with
Calming Breaths
Breathing is a powerful tool that can help us regulate our emotions and regain composure when we are experiencing intense feelings. The next time you’re feeling overwhelmed or upset with your kids, try taking deep, calming breaths before you react.
Split seconds: How to quickly regain composure as a parent
It’s easy to lose composure as a parent, especially when things get stressful. We all have moments when we get so overwhelmed that it’s hard to regulate our emotions and express our feelings in a healthy way. However, losing your
Keep Those Conversations Going!
Having positive, ongoing communicating with teens is possible! It can take some time to figure out the best ways to connect and talk with your teen, but it’s well worth the investment in your teen’s health and wellbeing to build
Having Difficult Conversations with Your Teen
By Javiette Grant, HRI Program Specialist* *Adapted from HRI’s Toolkit for Parenting Teens Difficult conversations cover both embarrassing and controversial topics that may come up between you and your teen. It’s normal to feel uncomfortable talking to your teenager about
Talking with Teens: Tips for Navigating Difficult Conversations in the Teen Years
By Christine Murray, HRI Director Violence. Sex. Bullying. Drugs and alcohol. Dating. Planning for the future. Driving. Money. Technology. Friendships. Peer pressure. Curfews. Schoolwork. The list goes on… It seems there’s an endless supply of difficult topics that parents need
Self-Care Action Plan for Busy Parents
We hope you’ve enjoyed our series on “Be a Mom to Yourself, Too,” in which we’ve focused on the importance of self-care for busy moms in honor of Mother’s Day! Hopefully, you’ve taken some time to consider ways you could