Compassion Is Your Superpower When Overwhelmed
If you’re overwhelmed, your greatest superpower is to treat yourself with compassion. Because as much as we’d like to, we’re not able to time travel, fly, read minds, battle the elements, or move mountains. Give yourself the support you need instead of trying to "do it all." https://t.co/3jHmPbgKEj
Protecting Babies: My Privilege Watching Their Growth
This is so precious. Babies deserve safety and security. My work gives me the privilege of seeing these little ones from the beginning and watching them grow. A
Speak Kindly After Conflict: Preserve Trust with ADHD Kids
A child psychologist trick: How to talk to your ADHD child politely after an argument without damaging trust
Small Steps Add Up Amid Life’s Busy Balancing Act
Juggling real life, a pub, a toddler, and building online income is tough and sometimes I feel like I'm not doing enough. My views are on the up both here on Threads and on IG. Feels good to be...
Repeated Corrections Signal Deeper Issues in ADHD Children
If your ADHD child has started doing this lately, it may not be a phase it’s something deeper building 1. It often starts after repeated correction
Toddler's Foot Rule Stops Bedtime Reading
2yo when I tell her we can’t read if she puts her feet on the bedtime story book https://t.co/6hba5KRfyo
Maternal Bond Mirrors Addiction: Separation Triggers Stress Hormones
It is really hard for mothers to leave their infant with someone else. Even when you know the baby is safe, you feel pulled to go back. You are checking your phone constantly and you cannot fully settle into whatever...
Show Love Through Actions, Not Just Words
How do you tell your kid “I love you” without saying “I love you?” I’ll go first.
Pregnancy Rewires Brain, Shifting Identity Toward Motherhood
I sometimes try to remember what I did with all my free time before kids and I genuinely cannot. It feels like that person existed in a different lifetime. Your brain physically reorganizes during pregnancy. The areas that are most heavily...
Uncover What Your Child’s Attitude Is Guarding
Parents often ask: "How do I stop the attitude?" A better question: "What is the attitude protecting?"
From Prom to Airport: Parenting's Emotional Rollercoaster
Okay, so I got my oldest baby through prom on Friday. Let him stay out all night and he didn’t come home until late Saturday. Whew. He had a great time, but my mommy heart was everywhere. Then this morning, I...
Stay Calm, Call Police, Get Info, Support Child
What should you do if your kid was on a school bus when an accident occurred ?
Egg Quality Builds over Months, Not Just 90 Days
You have probably heard that egg quality is determined in the 90 days before ovulation. That is a half truth. The final 90 days get all the attention because that is when the egg is actively growing and responding to hormones...
Private NICU Rooms Still Rare In
Wait, is this not normal? In the DC burbs, had my own room the entire time, and so did my son (in the NICU) https://t.co/aLZTiyPEHQ
Pregnancy Cravings Turned My Veggie Hate Into Love
One of the things that still amazes me as a mom is that I grew up absolutely hating green vegetables. Like, you could not pay me to eat anything green. Then I get pregnant with my first child and...
Intentional Whimsy Parenting Breeds Oxford Commas and Musical History
My parenting style is a mix of intentional and whimsy. It means my kids use the oxford comma even when texting. They will also talk about early 19th century historical events at the dinner table while cosplaying their favorite musical...
Postpartum Recovery Isn’t Instant; Bodies Don’t Bounce Back
“Bouncing back” postpartum is wildly inaccurate. Like a mom is going to just snap back into their old body when mentally and physically everything is drained
Adult Guilt over Cartoon Binge Surpasses Parental Guilt
Pretty sure when I got up on Saturday morning and watched six straight hours of cartoons, my parents didn't feel the half the guilt I do when my kids get up and do the same thing
Progesterone Spikes Fragment Pregnancy Sleep, Lasting Beyond Birth
I remember sleeping so lightly when I was pregnant. Even a pin drop would wake me up. And once I was awake, falling back asleep took forever. I would lie there feeling wide awake like I was ready to start...
Vitamin K Deficiency Bleeding: Preventable, Real Pediatrician Stories
Vitamin K deficiency bleeding is a preventable condition. These are real stories from real pediatricians. The risk is 1/60 of bleeding in the first few months o
Psychologist’s Quick Trick Boosts ADHD Cooperation Without Punishment
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to improve ADHD cooperation at home without pressure or punishment
Kids Mimic Tame Impala, Parents Cringe at Profanity
Primary school age children are all singing a Tame Impala song with the f-word in it. This is really annoying from a parenting point of view, despite it being quite cool they’re singing Tame Impala
Calm ADHD Child Instantly Without Yelling
The easiest way to calm your ADHD child when emotions spike without yelling or losing control
Teach Daughters Power: 25 Ways to Say No
This is how you raise a strong daughter. Not by making her fearless. But by teaching her she has a voice. I’ve created a list of 25 things your daughter should confidently say NO to. Comment ‘NO’ to get it! [raising confident daughters, girl child...
Hib Vaccine Shields Against Meningitis, Pneumonia, Epiglottitis
The Hib vaccine protects against Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) bacteria, which can cause severe illnesses like meningitis, pneumonia, and epiglottitis. Th
Connection Happens Anywhere, Not Just Perfect Moments
Connection doesn't require a perfect moment. It happens in the car. In the five minutes before bed. In the quiet after a hard thing.
Marathon Training Preps You for Breastfeeding Success
I think previous marathon training cycles really prepared me for breastfeeding my newborn. For both you have to focus on recovery and sleep, drink lots of water/ electrolytes, fuel your body appropriately, and keep going even when you don’t feel...
Kids' Meltdowns Stem From Overtired, Dysregulated Nervous Systems
Most parents are not dealing with a “bad kid.” They’re dealing with an overtired, overstimulated, dysregulated nervous system. So these are 10 things I personally try not to normalize when it comes to kids’ sleep. Because poor sleep shows up as...
Mutual Respect and Understanding Bridge Parent‑teen Gaps
Most parents want their teen to respect them. Most teens want their parent to understand them. Both needs matter.
Bouncing Babies: Evolution’s Quick Calm Trick
Every parent has some version of the baby bounce. Some do the deep knee bend, others sway side to side, others pace around the house, and most end up doing some combination of all three. It can do wonders for...
First Three Months: Your Baby’s Fourth Trimester
The first three months after birth are often called the "fourth trimester" because your baby is essentially still developing outside the womb. Human babies are born more helpless than almost any other primate, partly because our heads are too big...
Always on Your Side, Even When Frustrated
Your child needs to hear, "Even when I'm frustrated, I am always on your side."
Thermometer Reveals Low Progesterone, Predicts Fertility Issues
Your body temperature after ovulation tells you more about your fertility than most blood tests. If your temperature does not rise or stay elevated for at least 10 days after ovulation, your progesterone is likely too low to sustain a...
Moms, Prioritize Yourself—Don’t Be Everything for Everyone
Gentle reminder for moms: you’re not meant to be everything to everyone at the expense of yourself🫶🏻
Turn “No” Into Cooperation Quietly with One Psychologist Trick
A child psychologist trick: The fastest way to turn “no” into cooperation without raising your voice
Living the Sensory Overload: Mom’s Daily Struggle
a mom with misophonia & two children on the spectrum with drastically different verbal stims is some form a very… very… cruel joke from the universe. 😪
Parenting and Startup Life: Too Many Ideas, Too Little Time
👉 Tell me you’re building an online business whilst parenting without telling me you’re building online. I’ll go first: I have more ideas than hours in my day. Tell me I’m not alone 😂👇
Postpartum Hormones Lower Dog Tolerance, Prioritize Baby Safety
A lot of women are shocked by how much their dog annoys them after having a baby. The dog they used to treat like their first child suddenly feels like too much. The barking feels unbearable, the neediness is overwhelming,...
Grateful for Rare Family Vacation, Embracing Present Moments
Creating memories >> daily hustle. ♥️ Back to reality tomorrow but for now, cherishing every moment of the past week. Life hasn’t always allowed us to travel how I’d hoped with these kiddos. (👋 pandemic + horrific clinical dietitian salary) Very,...
Overtired Babies Resist Sleep: Spot Cues Early
It is intuitive to think that if a baby gets tired enough they will just fall asleep. A lot of parents find out the hard way that the opposite is true. An overtired baby is actually harder to soothe. As babies...
Newborn Grip: An Ancient Primate Survival Reflex
When you put your finger in a newborn's palm, they grip it so hard it is almost shocking. It is called the palmar grasp reflex. It is strong enough that some newborns can briefly support their own body weight hanging...
Timeless Parental Wisdom that Still Echoes Today
What's something your parent said to you that you *still hear in your head* in a good way?
Your Apology Teaches Kids Repair More than Scripts
We talk a lot about teaching kids to say sorry. But the most powerful apology they'll ever witness is yours. Not because you're modeling a script, but because you're showing them that repair is possible.
Commitment Means Unwavering Care, Not Just Sacrifice
“Gosh, it’s tough being a parent nowadays.” My nephew looked at me and asked, “Big Yiyi, what is commitment?” I tried to explain it in a way a 10-year-old could understand. “Hmm… it’s like your mum can’t suddenly wake up one day and say...
Accepting Teen Mistakes Lowers Resistance Better than Lectures
Your teen needs to know: "I can mess up and still be accepted." That safety reduces resistance more than lectures.
From March 2019 to Now: Cherishing Motherhood
March 2019 versus now. Raising her is one of my favorite things about this little life of mine.
30‑Minute Post‑Screen Routine Boosts ADHD Focus
A child psychologist trick: what to do in the 30 minutes after screen time for ADHD kids
Kids Seek Mom for Comfort; It's Natural Regulation
When a toddler falls and gets hurt, they will often run past their dad and every other person in the room to find their mom. When they are sick, same thing. They only want mom. Your child has been tuned to...
Moms' Sleep Lags Dads for Six Years Post‑Baby
A study of nearly 5,000 parents found that mothers sleep quality stays lower than fathers for up to 6 years after the first baby, even after the child is sleeping through the night. Wild... but I totally believe it. Every mom...
Trauma Fuels Hyper‑Independence Through Neglect, Parentification, Betrayal, Loss
How Trauma Creates Hyper-Independence: 1. Childhood Neglect Or Abuse. 2. Parentification. 3. Betrayal Or Broken Trust. 4. Loss Of Control.