I never realized how much energy I'd spend as a parent trying to figure out if the screaming I hear indicates happiness or distress. "I am hurt and need a bandage!" Is he bleeding profusely or playing a video game? Nobody knows. #thisisparenting #thisisten

Our children feel seen, heard and appreciated when we can listen and repeat back all or just some of what they share.

It can be a challenge to live slower, to be patient, to be still ... but wow do their eyes sparkle when they feel our undivided attention.

#thisisparenting

We parent differently when we ...

Practice Self-care
Seek support
Focus on connection
Celebrate small wins
Adjust our expectations
Practice patience and empathy

Which one can you add to your parenting practice today?

#thisisparenting #parentsofbluesky

Not every parent wants to chat at school pick-up or hang at birthday parties.Some of us love deeply, quietly, from the sidelines.
#IntrovertParent #QuietParenting #IntrovertMom #NeurodivergentParent #ParentLife #OverstimulatedMom #SocialAnxiety #GentleParenting #RealParenting #ThisIsParenting

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Rainy morning dropping my kids at school today and this came on my play list. I made them listen. Teachable moment…. Good music matters! #thisisparenting #music #radiohead #kids #playlist

The kid missed the bus today. So... We watched #TheLionKing, #TheLionKing1-1/2, and now we're on to #TheLionKing2Simba'sPride.

#ThisIsParenting #HakunaMatata #WeAreOne