grounded & gentle writings for parents

When we think about the early childhood years, it’s incredible to realize just how much your child is learning. They’re learning to move...

Our children never came with an instruction manual, but they may tell us more about themselves when we tune in to their bodies at work....

As parents, we are deeply familiar with the idiosyncrasies of our children. We understand their food preferences, their humor, their...

We all encounter struggles and suffering - and parenting certainly presents many. It cannot be helped. Our pain is tightly bound to the things that matter to us. And yet, despite the ubiquitous nature of suffering in parenting - so many suffer silently. Let’s explore how to understand these experiences and how to create more flexibility in how we respond to vulnerability. 

Anger, rage, wrath… we’re here for it. Many of us have complicated relationships with anger, and for good reasons. This read is all about...

As humans, we are skilled at doing what feels familiar, comfortable, and has served us in the past. This can be incredibly useful until...

Many times, after a tough encounter, parents don’t return to “close the loop.” Families may continue on as if nothing happened, never to...

Walking through a world of uncertainty with your child is no small feat. While experiencing our own discomforts we’re also keenly aware...

Invisible labor of parents is everything that is often not named, but is very much felt. In addition to honoring the everyday work of...

There is a common misunderstanding that frequently shows up in parenting spaces: mistaking compassion for permissiveness. The conflating...

A constant companion to almost every parent is the fear that they are “messing up”. Parenting is hard work and we carry a lot of pressure...