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Helping Your Velcro Baby Gain Independence 💛 Does your little one cling to you 24/7? It’s normal! Here’s how to gently encourage independence while keeping them secure: 1️⃣ Stay close, but not in arms. Play on the floor with them instead of picking them up. 2️⃣ Create small space. When they’re engaged, scoot back a little so they aren’t always touching you. 3️⃣ Let others help. Short, positive experiences with trusted caregivers (like at church or with grandparents) build confidence. Independence grows with security, not separation! 💕 What’s helped your Velcro baby?👇 #VelcroBaby #ToddlerTips #GentleParenting

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Big emotions are a GOOD thing! Ever notice how the most emotionally healthy kids seem to have the biggest feelings? 🤯😭😂 It’s because they feel safe enough to actually express them! When a child knows their feelings won’t be punished, dismissed, or shamed, they don’t have to bottle them up. Instead, they can cry when they’re sad, yell when they’re frustrated, and laugh uncontrollably when they’re overjoyed—because they trust that their emotions are welcome. ❤️ Emotional regulation doesn’t start with shutting feelings down—it starts with allowing them to exist. And when kids feel safe enough to express their emotions now, they’re more likely to manage them in healthy ways later. So if your child has big feelings, take a deep breath. You’re doing something right. 🥰 ✨ How do you support your child when their emotions feel overwhelming? Let’s share in the comments! ⬇️ #EmotionalHealth #BigFeelingsAreOkay #RaisingEmotionallyIntelligentKids #ParentingWithPatience #ChildDevelopment

1 day ago

“Your baby needs you too!” 🥹💛 It’s easy to accidentally make our toddlers feel like the baby is the reason for all the “no’s” in their life: ❌ “I can’t play right now, I’m feeding the baby.” ❌ “We have to be quiet because of the baby.” ❌ “Don’t touch that, it’s the baby’s.” Instead, we can invite our toddler into their new role with love: ✔️ “I’m feeding the baby—want to sit with me and read your favorite book?” ✔️ “The baby loves hearing your voice! Let’s sing together.” ✔️ “Can you be my helper and grab the baby’s blanket?” How have you helped your toddler adjust to a new sibling? Drop your best tips below! ⬇️✨ #ToddlerLife #BigSiblingLove #NewBabyAdjustments #PositiveParenting #MomHacks

1 day ago

They told us a career would fulfill us… but they forgot to mention the cost. They said success was climbing the corporate ladder, not rocking a baby to sleep. They said fulfillment was in promotions, not first steps. They said “You can have it all!”—but left out the part where having it all often means being stretched too thin. But here’s the truth: Raising babies is the greatest work. The world might not hand out awards for it, but the reward is found in tiny hands reaching for yours, in whispered “I love yous,” in the sacred, fleeting moments of motherhood. Your worth was never in a title. It’s in the love you pour into your home. And that is a legacy that outlasts any career. ❤️ What’s been the most rewarding part of motherhood for you? Drop it in the comments! #MotherhoodMatters #RaisingWorldChangers #EternalImpact #FaithfulMotherhood

4 days ago

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Love isn’t measured in the toys I buy or the fancy outings we take. It’s in the extra bedtime story when I’m exhausted, the way I stop to really listen to their endless stories, the hugs for no reason at all. ❤️ It’s in the effort, the thoughtfulness, and the time I give—because that’s what they’ll remember. What’s a small way you show love to your kids each day? ⬇️ #LoveInTheLittleThings #MomLife #PresenceOverPresents

7 days ago

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A tantrum is not a teachable moment. Imagine you’re overwhelmed, crying, and struggling to regulate your emotions. Would you want someone lecturing you right then? Probably not! 🌀 When a child is in the middle of a meltdown, their brain is in survival mode—not learning mode. Any logic or lesson you try to teach will likely go unheard. Instead, they need connection, safety, and co-regulation. Once they’re calm, then we can talk about what happened and what to do next time. But in the moment? Our job is to be their safe place, not their teacher. ❤️ Have you ever noticed how your child responds differently when they’re calm vs. overwhelmed? Let’s chat in the comments! ⬇️ #ParentingTips #Tantrums #EmotionalRegulation #ConsciousParenting #RaisingKids

9 days ago

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You already have the kids you’re trying so hard to raise! ✨ It’s easy to get caught up in the pressure—wondering if you’re doing enough, saying the right things, or making all the best choices. 😩 But in the middle of the worries, don’t forget to see the little faces right in front of you. 🥹 They don’t need a perfect parent. They need you. The one who loves them, laughs with them, and shows up every day. 💛 So take a deep breath. Hug them a little longer. Enjoy who they are right now. Because you’re already raising great kids. 💕 #ParentingPerspective #RaisingGreatKids #EnjoyTheLittleThings #ParentingLife

14 days ago

Redirection: A Game-Changer for Parents & Teachers! Ever had a child hitting themselves in the head, banging a toy, or throwing things? Instead of just saying “Stop that!”, try redirection—one of the best tools in your parenting and teaching toolbox! ✨ Kid hitting their head? Hand them a hairbrush: “Let’s brush your hair instead!” ✨ Throwing blocks? Offer a soft ball: “You can throw this instead!” ✨ Biting a friend? Give a chew toy or crunchy snack: “Bites are for food, not friends!” By shifting their focus to a safe, similar action, you’re teaching emotional regulation instead of just saying “no.” Redirection builds skills without power struggles! What’s a redirection trick that works for your little one? Share below! ⬇️ #PositiveParenting #RedirectionWorks #ChildDevelopment #GentleDiscipline

15 days ago

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Your words shape your child’s world. Calling it the “terrible twos” or “troublesome threes” isn’t fair—kids believe the labels we give them. What if we called it the learning twos or curious threes instead? They’re not being difficult; they’re growing. Let’s speak life over them. 💛 What’s your favorite way to reframe tough moments? 👇 #PositiveParenting #MindfulParenting #RespectfulParenting #ParentingWithGrace #ChildDevelopment #RaisingGoodHumans

16 days ago

My greatest accomplishment won’t be my career, my degrees, or any success the world sees… It will be raising children who are on fire for Jesus! ✨🔥 The world will try to shape them, but my job is to point them back to Him—through my words, my actions, and the way I love them. It’s not about perfection; it’s about showing them what it looks like to walk with Jesus every day. If at the end of my life, my children know and love the Lord with all their hearts, that will be my greatest success. ❤️ What do you hope your children remember most about you? #RaisingDisciples #FaithfulParenting #JesusFirst #KingdomWork #ChristianMom #MomOnAMission

17 days ago

Every “bad” behavior is just an undeveloped skill. Kids don’t throw things to be bad—they throw because their little bodies crave movement and coordination! ⚾️ Instead of just saying no throwing, teach them how to aim with a baseball, frisbee, or beanbag toss. Kicking? ⚽️ That’s the start of some great soccer skills. Running away? 🏃‍♂️ Channel that into a fun game of tag. Loud yelling? 🎤 Maybe they’re a future singer or public speaker! When we shift our mindset from stopping behaviors to shaping them, we empower our kids to grow. ❤️ What’s a behavior your child does that you’ve learned to redirect? Let’s share ideas! ⬇️ #ChildDevelopment #ParentingTips #RethinkDiscipline #PositiveParenting #MomLife #TeacherLife

18 days ago

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“Don’t run!” = Run faster 🏃‍♂️💨 Ever notice how when you tell your child not to do something, they seem to do it even more? 🤦‍♀️ That’s because their brain skips the “don’t” and locks onto the action you just mentioned. Instead of saying, “Don’t run,” try: ✅ “Walk with your feet on the ground.” ✅ “Use a calm voice.” ✅ “Keep your hands to yourself.” When we focus on what we want them to do instead of what we don’t want, we set them up for success. 🙌 Next time you catch yourself saying “don’t,” flip it! What’s one phrase you can reframe today? 👇 #PositiveParenting #BrainBasedParenting #ParentingTips #RaisingKids #MindfulParenting

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You can’t teach a child to behave better by making them feel worse. Imagine you’re having a tough day, and someone yells at you to “do better.” Does that help? Probably not. The same goes for kids! When children feel shame, fear, or frustration, their brains go into survival mode—not learning mode. But when they feel safe, supported, and understood, they’re more likely to make better choices. 💕 Behavior improves when emotions are regulated, not when kids feel worse about themselves. Next time your child is struggling, try connection before correction. Their behavior will follow. ✨ #PositiveParenting #ConnectionOverCorrection #BehaviorSpecialist #BrainBasedParenting

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