by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
During a recent Q & A call, Natalia described a situation with her son… “At school, some kids hurt him accidentally, then he called them names. I’ve already tried telling him to ignore the situation, use breathing, or use his sensory box to calm down. After he...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
During a Q and A call recently a mom–of a 3 and a 1-year-old–asked us a question… She said… “I get so mad at my daughter. I know she’s just being a 3-year-old kid but I can’t stop myself and when I reprimand her I sound like my mother. Today my daughter was crying,...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, tools
Us parents, we worry about our kids. It’s part of our job description. A little bit of anxiety is a good thing; it focuses our attention, helps us prioritize, and improves our performance. But a lot of worry is not useful, especially when it oozes out during a...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research
I am naturally a worrier. I worry about parenting…. Are my kids are going to turn out okay? Will they do okay in school? Am I doing enough for them? Did they eat enough? Are they getting enough sleep? And I worry about everything else… Are the plants doing okay? Are...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, tools
Recently I got a question from a mom…. “I want some ideas on coaching my son with friendships… Sometimes he gets left out and then he gives up.” No one wants to be left out! So… How can we help kids get included in play and build resilience? In the video I share with...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | compassion, parenting
Does your child ever judge herself harshly? Maybe you’ve seen your child make a mistake–like forget her homework, break something accidentally, or oversleep–and then you could tell she was mentally beating herself up for it. Maybe she even said, “I’m so stupid. I’m...read more
