Peacefully Parented

Hi [First Name], After a wonderful long weekend filled with downtime, connection, and play, I've been reflecting a lot on the concept of mindset. It truly has the power to make or break an interaction with your child. Let's dive into it a bit and explore some ideas that can help you harness this powerful tool. Last week, my son came home from school looking upset. When I asked what was wrong, he snapped, “Nothing, I’m fine! Stop asking me!!” 😤 In the past, I might’ve jumped in with advice or...

Hi Reader, If you've been following discussions around parenting, you've probably noticed that the term "peaceful parenting" often gets a bad rap. It’s frequently misunderstood and wrongly equated with "permissive parenting"—the idea that it means walking on eggshells, giving in to your child's every whim, and forcing yourself to stay calm even when you’re about to explode. So this week, let’s take a moment to dive into what peaceful parenting really means, with some clear examples to guide...

Hi Reader, Creating Peace in the Chaos: A Journey Toward Peaceful Parenting When I think back to the evolution of Peacefully Parented, it all began with a defining moment—a "line in the sand" that changed everything for me as a parent. Around Christmas 2021, everything seemed to be falling apart, and I was overwhelmed with frustration. 😩 I could barely function, let alone parent. I felt like a failure, and I didn’t know how to make things better. One morning, my three-year-old son tugged at...

Hi Reader, Have you ever noticed how parents often say, “My child would never act like this outside the house”? We often feel outraged by the way our children behave towards us—wondering where their manners have gone or why they’re speaking to us like that. But in truth, aren’t we all guilty of the following? Using a tone that’s eh... less that kind?! Asking (demanding?) things without patience... Arguing and letting frustrations out in ways we’d never do around friends or colleagues (hello...

Hi Reader, I hope you've had a great week and are surviving the severe weather! 🌧️ This week, I've had several conversations about emotional safety... Tell me… Does this sound like you? Your child’s emotions are all over the place. 😩 It feels like every time they get upset, you get upset too. The tantrums, the frustration — it all builds, and suddenly, you’re caught in a cycle of reacting instead of connecting. You’re left wondering where it all went wrong. You want a loving, open...

Hi Reader, I’m chasing my tail today! It’s been a busy week, and I didn’t get my Friday email ready. My perfectionist brain says, “You missed the boat, just forget it.” But here’s the thing—I’ve noticed this pattern. If I can’t do it perfectly, I tend to do nothing at all. Maybe you’ve felt the same. If you eat one biscuit, it’s easy to eat three. If you can’t clean the whole house, you skip it. Or, if you’re too tired to play Anna and Elsa for the twentieth time, you avoid it. So, I’m...

Hey Reader, If you’ve been following me online lately, you’ve probably noticed a big focus on parental mental health this week. As we step into the new year, I want to make sure we all prioritise what really matters—and taking care of yourself is at the top of that list. 🌱✨ Let me share a personal story with you. One of the toughest times I’ve had as a parent was the winter of 2021–22. My world felt like it had come crashing down, and my son became SUPER clingy and insecure. It was around...

Hello Reader, Happy New Year! 🎉 Can you believe it’s already 2025? Time is flying by, and if you know me well, you know 2025 marks a big birthday for me. (Yikes, can we just pretend I’m still 30? 😅) It got me thinking—what if this year, you make the most important relationship in your life your top priority? 💫 So, let me ask you—what do you want your relationship with your child to look like? Do you want them to come TO you when they mess up, to open up to you in ways they might not with...

Hello Reader,🌟 🎄 Christmas is Almost Here! Can You Believe It?! 🎄 I can't believe Christmas is next week... I should be more organised by now, right? 🙈 But I’ll get there, I always do! The holidays are always a reminder that time is flying by. Lately, I’ve been reflecting on a phrase that keeps popping up: “This too shall pass.” I heard Tom Hanks mention it in a podcast, it showed up in a book I was reading, and even in a conversation with a friend! It’s really stuck with me. This idea that...