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The 3-Second Rule๐Ÿ˜ถ Want to be a better communicator? Try the 3-second pause. Before you respond, breathe. Count to three...
08/06/2025

The 3-Second Rule
๐Ÿ˜ถ Want to be a better communicator? Try the 3-second pause.
Before you respond, breathe. Count to three. Let silence be your superpower.
Sometimes the best thing you can say is... nothing-yet.
https://cabpsychology.ca/

Show Up, Even When It's HardCo-parenting isn't always fair. It isn't always easy. But your child is watching. Be the ste...
08/05/2025

Show Up, Even When It's Hard
Co-parenting isn't always fair. It isn't always easy.
But your child is watching.
Be the steady one. Be the safe one.
Even on the hard days, show up with love.
https://cabpsychology.ca/

Are You Really Listening?Are you listening-or just waiting for your turn to talk? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ โœ… Active listening looks like:Eye co...
08/04/2025

Are You Really Listening?
Are you listening-or just waiting for your turn to talk? ๐Ÿ˜ฌ
โœ… Active listening looks like:
Eye contact

No distractions

Nodding

Asking questions

Reflecting back what you heard
Small shifts = big impact.
https://cabpsychology.ca/

Stop Fixing, Start Listening๐Ÿ›‘ Your child doesn't always need advice. Sometimes they just need your ears. ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ’› Instead of j...
08/04/2025

Stop Fixing, Start Listening
๐Ÿ›‘ Your child doesn't always need advice. Sometimes they just need your ears. ๐Ÿ‘‚๐Ÿ’›
Instead of jumping in with solutions, try saying:
"That sounds really hard. Want to talk more about it?"
You don't need to have the answer-just your presence can be enough.
https://cabpsychology.ca/

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’” Ever heard of a *loyalty bind*?It's when a child feels torn between loving two parents who don't live together anymor...
07/15/2025

๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’” Ever heard of a *loyalty bind*?
It's when a child feels torn between loving two parents who don't live together anymore.

They might think:
*"If I laugh at Dad's joke... will Mom feel hurt?"*
*"If I miss Mom... will Dad feel sad?"*

๐Ÿ’ฌ The truth? Kids should never feel like loving one parent is a betrayal of the other.

Remind them:
โค๏ธ *It's okay to love both.*
โค๏ธ *It's okay to miss both.*
โค๏ธ *It's okay to be your whole self in both homes.*

Let's raise emotionally safe kids-who don't carry the weight of grown-up feelings.

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๐Ÿ“ฃ Let's Talk About Loyalty BindsWhen kids feel like they have to choose between parents, it's not just stressful-it's he...
07/14/2025

๐Ÿ“ฃ Let's Talk About Loyalty Binds

When kids feel like they have to choose between parents, it's not just stressful-it's heartbreaking. ๐Ÿ’”

๐Ÿ‘‰ Loyalty binds happen when a child feels torn, guilty, or afraid that loving one parent means betraying the other.
๐Ÿ‘‰ They may hide their feelings, say what they think each parent wants to hear, or even shut down entirely.

This isn't about manipulation. It's about survival. ๐Ÿง ๐Ÿ’ž
Kids need permission to love both parents-freely and without pressure.

๐Ÿ’ฌ Let's normalize mixed feelings.
Let's support kids in holding two truths at once.
Let's choose love over loyalty traps. ๐Ÿ’ซ

It's not a fancy program.It's dinner. Together. At the table. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธI'll be honest - our house isn't picture-perfect.Between...
05/23/2025

It's not a fancy program.
It's dinner. Together. At the table. ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
I'll be honest - our house isn't picture-perfect.
Between hockey, dance, vocals, and 6-hour drives to visit family, life gets busy.
There were days I felt disconnected, exhausted, and yes... yelling more than I wanted.
But when we started making shared meals a priority - even just 4 or 5 a week - something changed.
Less bickering.
More laughter.
And conversations that surprised me with their depth and honesty.
Research shows kids who eat regular family meals are 27% less likely to struggle with anxiety, depression, or emotional distress.
Not because of the food - but because of the connection. ๐Ÿ’ฌโค๏ธ
You don't need gourmet meals or hours of prep.
You need 20 screen-free minutes, a shared table, and a few open-ended questions.
Try this tonight:
"What was the best and worst part of your day?"
Or
"If our family had a theme song, what would it be?"
Let meals be your secret weapon.
Connection starts at the table. โœจ

๐ŸŒŸ The Power of Family Meals ๐ŸŒŸDid you know that eating meals together as a family can boost your kids' confidence, improv...
05/19/2025

๐ŸŒŸ The Power of Family Meals ๐ŸŒŸ
Did you know that eating meals together as a family can boost your kids' confidence, improve communication, and create lasting memories? ๐Ÿฝ๏ธ
Make it a goal to share at least one meal together each day. It's not just about the food-it's about connection, laughter, and love. โค๏ธ
What's your favorite family meal tradition? Share in the comments!

05/16/2025

Did you know that the average family has 6 arguments a day? ๐Ÿ˜ณ
If your house feels like a battlefield, try this tip:
Instead of reacting right away, name the feeling out loud:
๐Ÿ‘‰ "I feel angry."
๐Ÿ‘‰ "I feel overwhelmed."
๐Ÿ‘‰ "I feel disappointed."
This technique, called affective labeling, helps your brain switch from emotional chaos to logical thinking.
Start practicing today and watch the tension melt away! ๐ŸŒˆ

https://cabpsychology.ca/

๐Ÿšจ Feeling overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated? Try this simple hack: Name your feeling! Research shows that labeling your ...
05/15/2025

๐Ÿšจ Feeling overwhelmed, angry, or frustrated? Try this simple hack: Name your feeling!
Research shows that labeling your emotions can reduce their intensity by up to 40%! ๐Ÿ˜ฎ
Next time your teen's attitude pushes your buttons, pause and say, "I feel frustrated."
It sounds almost too simple, but this neuroscience-backed technique activates the part of your brain responsible for self-control - helping you stay calm and connected. ๐Ÿ’ช

๐Ÿ›’ Have your kids noticed prices going up on their favorite snacks or toys? Trade wars impact real people. ๐Ÿ’ฐ When tariffs...
03/20/2025

๐Ÿ›’ Have your kids noticed prices going up on their favorite snacks or toys? Trade wars impact real people.
๐Ÿ’ฐ When tariffs increase, it makes imported goods more expensive, meaning:
โšก Higher grocery prices
โšก More expensive electronics
โšก Some job changes for workers
Explaining these effects in real-life terms makes it easier for kids to understand the world around them. What's one price increase your family has noticed lately?

4๏ธโƒฃ Social Media & Fear-Based News: Helping Kids Navigate the Noise๐Ÿ“ฑ Kids and teens are seeing sensational headlines abo...
03/18/2025

4๏ธโƒฃ Social Media & Fear-Based News: Helping Kids Navigate the Noise
๐Ÿ“ฑ Kids and teens are seeing sensational headlines about politics, money, and world events. But not everything online is accurate.
๐Ÿ’ก Teach them to fact-check:
๐ŸŒ Who is sharing the news?
๐ŸŒ Is it opinion or fact?
๐ŸŒ Are multiple sources saying the same thing?
Building media literacy reduces anxiety and helps kids think critically instead of reacting with fear. Do your kids talk about the news they see online?

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