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The secret sauce to parenting

The secret sauce to parenting and a regulated home? CONSISTENCY. Time and time again I see the one thing missing from a child with a dysregulated nervous system is consistency. Consistency can look different from home to home and that’s ok! Not everything has to be perfect and 100% consiste

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Enforcing boundaries in the home

Being strategic with where and how you inforce boundaries is one of the keys to parenting! Time and time again I see the following 3 keys to parenting 1) love 2) consistency 3) boundaries Boundaries have been shown to be a protective factor for children and are essential for a smooth-run

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Are the children of this generation “too soft?”

A phrase I often hear as a therapist who works with children and families is, “kids these days are too soft”. When we teach our children how to cope with stressors and disappointment from early on, we are setting them up for resilience in life as well as success. Questions? Sound off below!

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Teaching empathy to children

It is not your child’s job to be responsible for your emotions but it is important to teach children lessons in empathy! #parenting #childdevelopment #childpsychology #parentinghelp #childtherapist

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3 steps to parenting

3 steps is all you need to contain big behaviors! Here’s how 1) warmth (love) 2)structure (boundaries) 3) teaching moment (***only after everyone is calm, including you 😉) Stop surviving and start thriving in your parenting journey! I’m here to answer any questions ❤️ #parentingtips

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The real reason your child is saying no at the end of the day

The “jar of yeses” is one of my favorite analogies to give parents regarding their children’s behavior. Think of all of the boundaries children have to adhere to during the day. Taking into account how you can show up for your child in the way that they need and choosing your battles can be the ans

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Prioritizing where you put your energy in parenting

The “energy water pitcher” analogy is one of my favorites to give to my clients in session and can be applied to parenting as well as daily life. Your energy is a finite resource, be intentional with where you spend it in your day to day, and also be intentional about how you replenish it!

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How to manage behaviors during family gatherings

Spring holiday season such as Passover or Easter is another opportunity to exercise those parenting muscles!! In this video, I cover what to expect from your child's nervous system and how to prepare for changes in behavior as well as what to do about it! #parenting #holidayseason #ner

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as a parent, you’re missing out on this #1 skill

The number one skill I teach to so many of the parents I work with is how to genuinely listen to your children and decode their behaviors. Many parents have this innate ability and intuition to understand the meaning behind the actions and words that their children are presenting, it’s just a matte

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Parenting in 3 steps

Parenting can be broken down into 3 steps, let’s simplify it! 1) warmth: approach your child with love and understanding, perhaps some coregulation and gentle touch 2) structure: uphold firm, yet flexible loving boundaries in the home- when children have consistency, it calms their nervous sys

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My biggest pet peeve as a child/family therapist

Is your child being manipulative? Or... is it that they have a need that isn't being met? As the adult, we get to create environments for our children in which they can feel comfortable to ask for a need to be met. Furthermore, it's oftentimes an underlying difficulty at play or just some

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The importance of modeling self love

Your daily reminder to be kind to yourself, even on the hard days! Modeling self love and kindness in front of your children has huge benefits What did you do to be kind to yourself today? Leave it down below #selflove #selfkindness #postitaffirmations #positivepsychology #therapis

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Parenting in 3 steps

When parenting feels overwhelming, remember these three steps: 1) warmth: a hug or feeling validation goes a long way 2) structure: reinforcement of the boundaries set (where necessary) 3) skill building: after (and only after!!!) meltdowns have ended, provide age appropriate education on the s

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Stop punishing your kids for not having a skill!

Stop punishing your children for a lacking a skill that they do not have yet!! Instead, offer a teaching moment when your child is feeling more calm and regulated ❤️ Questions? Lmk! #nervoussystem #parentingskills #parentingtips #childpsychology #childtherapist

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The number one underutilized parenting tool

As a child/family therapist and parenting coach, I believe that the one tool that parents are underutilizing is the nervous system. Think about a time where your child or family experienced an outburst, a tantrum, an anxiety attack, a fight, or something of the like. Now ask yourself, what did

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How to handle unsolicited parenting advice

Worried about the unsolicited parenting advice you’re definitely going to get this week? You’re not alone, every parent I work with brings this up before the holidays. Here are therapist-backed scripts you can use to: ✨ shut down judgment ✨ protect your child ✨ stay confident in your paren

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Saturday solution

Parenting isn’t supposed to feel this confusing. If you’ve ever caught yourself thinking, “Why is my child melting down over something so small?” or “Why do none of these strategies work consistently?” you’re not alone, and you’re not doing anything wrong. At Ember & Oak, our Saturday Solut

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A message for working moms

If you’re a working mom, you’ve probably felt it: The impossible expectation to work like you don’t have kids and parent like you don’t have a job. And the truth is, your burnout isn’t a personal failure. It’s the predictable outcome of a culture that demands two full-time identities from o

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Tantrum Tuesday

Toddlers don’t throw tantrums to be difficult, their brains are still learning how to manage BIG emotions. On Tantrum Tuesday, we break down how to contain, co-regulate, and teach your toddler instead of punishing or arguing. Spot the early cues, stay calm in the moment, and use the post-tantrum

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Why kids melt down over one thing

When your child melts down over one tiny thing at the end of the day, it’s not a mystery and it’s not defiance it’s their nervous system hitting capacity. All day long they’ve been holding it together in classrooms, transitions, peer dynamics, expectations, and “be good” moments. That final small

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🌿Parenting insights and tips from an expert in the field Lexi Grosinger, LLMSW