The Tired Momma

Hey momma’s, did you know that your child’s impulse control doesn’t really kick in until around age 7? 😳 Yep, that means those meltdowns and impulsive behaviors are totally normal. But I get it, it can be super frustrating when you’re expecting them to behave and they just...don’t. Let’s talk about why this happens and what you can do. Here are 3️⃣ reasons and strategies for dealing with your child’s impulse control. Want more tips on managing your child’s impulses? Comment CALM below for my freebie strategies to help calm the chaos! **1. Why Impulse Control is Delayed:** Children’s brains are still developing, and the part that helps them manage impulses isn’t fully formed until they’re around 7 years old. So when your little one grabs a toy from their sibling or has a tantrum in the store, it’s not because they’re being bad. They’re just not ready to control those impulses yet. **2. Managing Expectations:** We often expect our kids to have the same level of self-control as we do, but that’s just not realistic. Understanding this can help us be more patient and compassionate. When your child acts out, remember it’s a developmental thing, not defiance. **3. Tips for Handling Impulses:** - For Small Children: Keep distractions handy. If your toddler is reaching for something they shouldn’t, redirect their attention with a fun toy or a silly song. - For Preschoolers: Use simple, clear instructions. Instead of saying “Don’t touch that,” try “Hands to yourself, let’s clap together!” - For Older Children: Teach them coping strategies. Show them how to take deep breaths or count to ten when they feel overwhelmed. These tips can help you navigate those tricky moments with more understanding and less stress. #gentleparenting #impulsecontrol #momlife #toddler #preschool #child #strategies #coach #positiveparenting #thetiredmomma

🎉✨ Hey there, momma’s! Did you know that signing up as a rewards member at certain restaurants and businesses can score you some awesome birthday treats? 🌟 The catch is you usually have to sign up before your big day, so plan ahead! 😉 Today, I got my free birthday treat from Starbucks, and it was delicious! 🍰☕️ Here’s a list of places where you can snag some birthday goodies: - Baskin-Robbins - Applebee’s - Benihana - Buffalo Wild Wings - Cold Stone Creamery - California Pizza Kitchen - Boston Market - Cinnabon - Baja Fresh - Au Bon Pain - Del Taco - Edible Arrangements - Caribou Coffee - Crumbl Cookies - IHOP - SEPHORA - Bojangles - The Cheesecake Factory - Starbucks - Dairy Queen Remember to check with the location first to make sure they’re participating. Let’s make those birthdays extra sweet! 🍦🎂 Comment below and let me know which place you’d want to grab a birthday treat from! 🎉👇 #BirthdayTreats #RewardsMember #MomLife #Freebies #BirthdayFun #TreatYourself #thetiredmomma

🎆 Memories, Magic, and... Meltdowns? 🫠 Summer vacations are supposed to be a blast, right? But when late nights watching fireworks turn into next-day meltdowns, the fun can quickly fizzle out. 😅 One minute, everyone’s enjoying themselves, and the next, your overtired child is in full meltdown mode over the smallest thing. 🙈 And then there’s the added stress of family members making comments about your parenting. 😤 Suddenly, your dream vacation feels more like a nightmare, and the cycle of frustration continues. Sound familiar? **But guess what? It doesn’t have to be this way! Here’s how you can reclaim the peace and joy of summer:** 1. **Set Boundaries for Bedtimes** 🕒: Even during vacations, try to stick to a consistent bedtime. It helps keep the kiddos (and you!) well-rested and ready for the next day. Of course, some nights might be later, especially for special occasions. Just adjust your routine the next day to accommodate your child’s needs and maintain a balance. 2. **Prepare for Meltdowns** 🌋: They’re going to happen. Have a calm-down kit ready – think favorite toys, books, or even a fun game that can distract and soothe. 3. **Self-Regulation for YOU** 🧘‍♀️: When things start to spiral, take a deep breath. Step away if you need to, and remember, it’s okay to take a moment for yourself. 4. **Positive Reinforcement** 🌟: Celebrate the little wins. Did they get dressed without fussing? High five! Small successes can boost everyone’s mood. 5. **Communicate** 🗣️: Let your family know how they can support you. Sometimes, a little understanding and less judgment go a long way. Ready for a summer filled with more laughs and less yelling? Follow @the.tired.momma for sanity-saving strategies. Comment 😎 if you’re ready for peace! #ParentingWin #SummerVacation #NoMoreYelling #HappyKidsHappyMom #MomLife #PeacefulParenting #ParentingTips #thetiredmomma

📣Want to connect with your child instantly? 🛜 Use reflective listening! 👂🏼 It’s when you repeat back 🗣️ what you’ve heard to show understanding, focusing on the last few words your child says. Here’s what you can do: 🗒️ 1️⃣ Repeat back 🗣️ what you’ve heard. 2️⃣ Focus on the last 3️⃣ to 5️⃣ words your child says. 3️⃣ Show you value their perspective. For example, if your child says, ‘I felt really upset when my friend didn’t want to play with me today,’ you respond with, ‘You felt really upset when your friend didn’t want to play with you today?’ Then, you can follow up with, ‘That must have been really hard for you. Do you want to talk more about it?’ This shows you value their feelings and helps them feel heard. Give it a try and watch the connection grow! Share 💌 with a friend & Comment 🦄 to snag my new freebie! ⬇️ #parenting #thetiredmomma #connection #momlife

🚨Want to become a better parent in just 20 seconds?”🧑‍🧑‍🧒 👂🏼Practice active listening! 1️⃣Focus intently on your child. 2️⃣Listen without judgment. 3️⃣Avoid interrupting. 4️⃣Refrain from comparing yourself or your child to others. Want your child to share everything with you, big or small? Listen intently, like they’re the most precious being, without judgment. Focus on their feelings and needs, and don’t interrupt or compare. Watch the magic happen! Comment 👂🏼 for my parenting freebie! #parenting #activelistening #momlife

🗣️Why do our kids do this?!?🌪️ What’s your biggest parenting struggle? 🤔 Is it managing tantrums, dealing with bedtime battles, or finding a moment of peace in the chaos? 💆‍♀️💥 My biggest parenting struggle right now is juggling life-work balance and parenting demands. I understand the daily challenges you face. I’ve been there, and I know how overwhelming it can be. But guess what? You’re not alone! We’re in this together, and I’m here to help you navigate these tough moments with patience and confidence. 💪❤️ Drop your biggest parenting struggle in the comments below ⬇️ and I’ll send you my freebie strategies! 🎁 Let’s turn those struggles into strengths and make parenting a little bit easier. 🌟 #ParentingStruggles #MomLife #ParentCoach #TogetherWeCan #parentingjourney

🌟 Big ❓ I Get Asked… 🌟 Why did I become a parent coach? 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 I remember the days when I was constantly yelling. 🗣️ I wanted to 🛑. I needed to 🛑. It made me feel guilty and disconnected from my kids. I knew something had to change. I longed to be the happier mom my kids deserved, with enough patience left after a long day to truly connect with them. I wanted to be the parent they needed. 💖 Through coaching, I reclaimed my calm and joy. It’s not always perfect, but every day I reflect and strive to be better than I was the day before. Now, I’m on a mission to help other parents do the same. If you’re tired of the constant yelling and want to rediscover patience and happiness in your parenting, comment “coaching” to get my freebie sent to you! 🎁 #ParentingJourney #MomLife #ParentCoach #StopYelling #HappyParents #ConnectedFamilies #ParentingSupport #momcommunity

💡 Top 3 Parenting Strategies You Need to Try! 💡 1️⃣ **Take a deep breath** – Stay calm and centered before reacting. 🧘‍♀️ 2️⃣ **Don’t argue back and forth** – Set clear boundaries and avoid power struggles. 🚫🗣️ 3️⃣ **Model for your child** – Be the example you want your kids to follow. 👩‍👧‍👦 Comment “tips” below to get our freebie! 🤣 Don’t forget to like and follow for more tips and support on your parenting journey! 🌟 #ParentingTips #StayConnected #ParentCoaching

🌟 Stay Connected! 🌟 Follow and like our page to stay in the know about tackling the toughest parenting challenges this summer. Get strategies, support, and virtual masterclasses to handle tantrums, sibling rivalry, and summer boredom. Let’s make this summer smoother and more enjoyable for you and your kids! 🌞👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 #ParentCoaching #SummerTips #StayConnected Comment “tantrums” if you want to be the first to know! ⬇️

Ever had to carry your 4-year-old out of a birthday party? 🥳 🤦🏻‍♀️ Today was one of those days. Let’s talk about handling those meltdowns with kindness. 🎈💪 3 strategies for keeping your cool during meltdowns: 1️⃣Stay calm and breathe. 2️⃣Speak softly, in short phrases, and reassuringly. 3️⃣Have a plan for a quick exit and distract them! 👍🏼 if you’ve been there 💌 share with a fellow momma who can relate ⬇️comment below number 1️⃣, 2️⃣, or 3️⃣ for how you handle your child’s meltdowns 🫠 #ParentingStruggles #MeltdownMoments #parentingcoach

I truly believe that every meltdown 😡😤 is a teaching moment. It’s so important for our little ones, especially at ages 3, 4, and 5, to have these age-appropriate meltdowns. If we don’t help them through these tough moments and show them how to handle their big feelings now, they’ll continue to struggle 😖😣 with the same issues as teenagers, but without the skills and tools 🧰 they need to work through them on their own. Comment ⚒️ to learn more. Like 👍🏼, Share 💌, & Follow ➕ for more! #parenting #momlife #meltdown #positiveparenting #raisingkids

Parenting is tough, especially when the unexpected happens. When sickness hits your family, all bets are off. 🌡️🤒 Recently, a stomach bug 🤢 went through our house, and it was survival mode for us. As a parent, staying calm and practicing self-regulation were key to getting through it. Let’s be real—sometimes you need to break out whatever tools 🧰 you have on hand. TV, tablets, ice pops, no bedtime... these were the only things that helped us survive the week. No shame or judgment here. Do what you need to do to keep your sanity and help your family get through the tough times. When you’re about to lose your cool 😤, remember these tools: 1️⃣ **Breathe**: 😮‍💨 Take deep breaths to calm your nervous system. 2️⃣ **Pause**: ⏸️ Give yourself a moment before reacting. 3️⃣ **Reflect**: 🤔 Consider the bigger picture and your child’s perspective. Without these strategies, I would’ve lost my mind during the recent sickness in our house. Remember, staying calm helps us be the best parents we can be, even in the toughest times. 💪✨ #ParentingTips #StayCalm #SelfRegulation #ParentingTools #parentingjourney

Happy Mother’s Day to all the moms out there. We love you, we see you, and we celebrate you! ♥️🥹💐 #mothers #mothersday #parenting

🌼 **Hey Moms! **🌼 Ever feel like you’re carrying the weight of the world on your shoulders? 🌍 We get it. Parenting is a rollercoaster of emotions, and sometimes our past traumas sneak up on us. But here’s the thing: “Your trauma is not your fault, but at some point it becomes your responsibility.” -quote unknown Let’s ditch the guilt and lean into the power we have to shape our own story. Together, we can break the cycle and create a brighter future for our kiddos! 🌈 Share the 💜 with a friend Like 👍🏼 this post Follow for more 📲 #MomSquad #BreakTheCycle #LoveAndSupport 💪👩‍👧‍👦 #parentingtips #tiredmom #trauma #childhoodmemories What are your thoughts on this? 🤔👇🏼

➡️Ever heard of the 5️⃣ love languages? Well PLAY is a child’s love language. ▶️♥️💬⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️Play is the way children connect, communicate, and learn. ⁣⁣⁣⁣How many times has your child asked you to play but you were busy doing laundry 🧺, cooking dinner 🥘, feeding the baby 👩🏻‍🍼, or cleaning up 🧹? ⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️I’m guilty of it all the time. It’s the mom guilt that gets me the most. 😣 When I know my child is communicating to me what they need even if it’s playtime and I’m not able to do it at that moment. Or if I’m playing, but I’m not fully present because I’m thinking of the things that need to get done. ✅✍🏼📋⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️My son once told me that he didn’t like that I don’t play with him more. It hurt. It hit me in the ❤️‍🩹 and really made me think about his words. Because they matter, and I want him to know he matters. I want to connect with him everyday. But sometimes the hustle and bustle of work, school, chores, and life get in the way of real quality time⁣⁣⁣⁣. ➡️So I’ve been challenging myself to really listen when my kids are asking me to play. And even if it’s rolling monster trucks through our dining room to see whose truck wins and gets the “trophy” 🏆 the excitement I see from my son is worth every minute.⁣ ➡️I challenge you to spend at least 10 minutes of quality time playing whatever game your child wants. Then at bedtime ask your child at the end of every day what their favorite part of the day was or a part that made them happy. And a hard part of their day that they didn’t like. I’d love to hear your responses. 🗣️👂🏼💟⁣⁣⁣⁣ ➡️🫶🏼 this with a momma friend

As a parent, you never know when one moment in your parenting will be your last until a new one already begins. ➡️So you embrace the new & are excited for the next milestones your children will now discover. ➡️ Then the moment comes when the crib that has been used for both of your children and has been a fixture in their room for almost half a decade finally gets broken down to make room for “big” kid beds. 🛏️ ➡️ You know it’s time, but you just want to go back to the days where you rocked them to sleep in your arms. 👩🏻‍🍼 ➡️ The days are long, but the years are short. Remember to take pictures, laugh, cry, hold your children, & play. ➡️ Thankful, grateful, and blessed for the memories. ♥️ ➡️ Thank you @naturepedic for making this bedtime transition easier and extra cozy. 💟______________________________________________#thetiredmomma #gentleparent #consciousparent #parenteducator #connection #traumahealing #childhoodtrauma #generationalhealing #yelllessplaymore #reparenting #notpassiveparenting #transformationalparentingcoach #qualitytimewithkids #connection #naturalconsequences #keepingmysh*ttogether #independentchild #reducetantrums #parentingtips

🧘🏻‍♀️ Natural consequences in parenting does not 🟰 parenting without consequences. Rather, it’s parenting without adult-imposed consequences such as punishments or loss of privileges.🏞️With natural consequences, the adult (within safety limits) can allow their child to learn through experiences. A natural consequence is usually the most effective teacher and loving & supportive parents can help guide their child towards a better choice.😤The reason this is so hard is because as parents we tend to revert back to our default parenting style, particularly how we were raised in order to get our child to do what we want them to do. This can look like:⚪️guilt ⚪️blame ⚪️shame⚪️punishment⚪️threats 1️⃣ example of this might be dinner time. Your child doesn’t want to eat their dinner. 🍽️ The natural consequence is that they will be hungry. Eventually, they will want to eat and when they do their plate will still be there. Instead of bribing them with dessert when they’re done or going to make a whole new meal, the natural consequence is that they will be hungry later. I always let my children know that if that happens their plate will be right there for them to eat when they are ready. ➡️This can help to limit fighting & struggling with dinner time. It also lets them know that when they are hungry there is food ready for them. Being curious and asking your child questions about why they won’t do something will open up conversation and better lines of communication between you and your child.❓What is one struggle you have with your child daily?⬇️⬇️⬇️______________________________________________#thetiredmomma #gentleparent #consciousparent #parenteducator #connection #traumahealing #childhoodtrauma #generationalhealing #yelllessplaymore #reparenting #notpassiveparenting #transformationalparentingcoach #qualitytimewithkids #connection #naturalconsequences #keepingmysh*ttogether #independentchild #reduc

I’m working on reparenting myself and making things calmer and more emotionally stable for my children than it was when I was growing up. 👧🏻👦🏻 But it is hard! 😂🤷🏻‍♀️ Some days I feel like this little girl on the carnival ride. So I laugh a little, cry a little, & keep working on myself and my family. ♥️. Do you use conscious and gentle parenting with your children? _______________________________________________ #thetiredmomma #momlife #livingmybestlife #organic #healthyliving #nontoxic #allergymom #momboss #momsofinstagram #healthyswaps #gentleparenting #consciousparenting #reparenting #reparentingyourself #healingtrauma

#momhack ⁣⁣ ⚪️One of my favorite natural remedies when someone gets sick or has a bad cough is onions!!! 🧅 ⁣⁣ ⚪️I will cut them in a bowl and place them in our bedrooms. Some say to even slice a thin piece in your sock while you sleep (my kids won’t let me do that though. 🤣) I swear by it for my family.⁣⁣ ⚪️This is not medical advice. You know you child. Treat your child’s symptoms and pains. Don’t let them suffer, but do try and let the body work a little to help fight off whatever is happening. ⁣⁣ ⚪️Like 👍🏼 & Follow for more tips. ⚪️ ⁣⁣Share your favorite natural remedy below! I’d love to try it! ♥️👇🏼⁣⁣#thetiredmomma #momlife #livingmybestlife #organic #healthyliving #nontoxic #allergymom #momboss #momsofinstagram #healthyswaps #holistichealing #wellness #momhacks #naturalremedy #naturalremedies #onion #onions

Motherhood is hard and beautiful. Let’s remember to celebrate one another. ♥️Tag your favorite momma’s & show them some ♥️!______________________________________________#thetiredmomma #momlife #livingmybestlife #organic #healthyliving #nontoxic #allergymom #momboss #momsofinstagram #healthyswaps #positivevibes #womensupportingwomen #moms #schittscreek