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Eye rolls. Short answers. That tone.
Tween and teen attitude usually isn’t personal.
It’s development and stress at work.
Calm boundaries keep connection.
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Tween and teen attitude usually isn’t personal.
It’s development and stress at work.
Calm boundaries keep connection.
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A handy guide to tween and teen attitude
One day your child is chatty, affectionate and happy to tell you about their day. The next, everything you say is met with an eye roll, a shrug, or a tone that makes you stop mid sentence. If you’ve f...
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January 28, 2026 at 2:50 PM
Eye rolls. Short answers. That tone.
Tween and teen attitude usually isn’t personal.
It’s development and stress at work.
Calm boundaries keep connection.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Tween and teen attitude usually isn’t personal.
It’s development and stress at work.
Calm boundaries keep connection.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Meltdowns are loud, messy, & exhausting. They’re also temporary.
What helps most isn’t fixing or forcing, it’s steady presence.
• Regulate yourself first • Remove the pressure to calm down • Hold the boundary calmly
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something human.
What helps most isn’t fixing or forcing, it’s steady presence.
• Regulate yourself first • Remove the pressure to calm down • Hold the boundary calmly
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something human.
January 27, 2026 at 3:07 PM
Meltdowns are loud, messy, & exhausting. They’re also temporary.
What helps most isn’t fixing or forcing, it’s steady presence.
• Regulate yourself first • Remove the pressure to calm down • Hold the boundary calmly
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something human.
What helps most isn’t fixing or forcing, it’s steady presence.
• Regulate yourself first • Remove the pressure to calm down • Hold the boundary calmly
You’re not doing it wrong. You’re doing something human.
Letting your child take the lead sends a powerful message:
👉 What matters to you matters to me.
When kids choose the activity, they build confidence, trust, & a sense of belonging.
Yes, the game might be painfully boring 😅 But the connection is worth it.
👉 What matters to you matters to me.
When kids choose the activity, they build confidence, trust, & a sense of belonging.
Yes, the game might be painfully boring 😅 But the connection is worth it.
January 23, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Letting your child take the lead sends a powerful message:
👉 What matters to you matters to me.
When kids choose the activity, they build confidence, trust, & a sense of belonging.
Yes, the game might be painfully boring 😅 But the connection is worth it.
👉 What matters to you matters to me.
When kids choose the activity, they build confidence, trust, & a sense of belonging.
Yes, the game might be painfully boring 😅 But the connection is worth it.
You can love your kids deeply and still feel overwhelmed.
You can feel grateful and exhausted at the same time.
That tension has a name: the parenting paradox.
You’re not failing. You’re responding to something complex.
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You can feel grateful and exhausted at the same time.
That tension has a name: the parenting paradox.
You’re not failing. You’re responding to something complex.
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The parenting paradox explained: what science tells us about joy and s
Parenting can be deeply joyful and deeply stressful at the same time. Learn what science says about the parenting paradox and how to support your wellbeing.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:10 PM
You can love your kids deeply and still feel overwhelmed.
You can feel grateful and exhausted at the same time.
That tension has a name: the parenting paradox.
You’re not failing. You’re responding to something complex.
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You can feel grateful and exhausted at the same time.
That tension has a name: the parenting paradox.
You’re not failing. You’re responding to something complex.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Confident parenting isn’t staying calm all the time.
It’s knowing how to repair when you don’t.
When kids see us own hard moments and reconnect, they learn something powerful:
It’s safe to be human, and safe to come back together. 💛
It’s knowing how to repair when you don’t.
When kids see us own hard moments and reconnect, they learn something powerful:
It’s safe to be human, and safe to come back together. 💛
January 18, 2026 at 2:24 PM
Confident parenting isn’t staying calm all the time.
It’s knowing how to repair when you don’t.
When kids see us own hard moments and reconnect, they learn something powerful:
It’s safe to be human, and safe to come back together. 💛
It’s knowing how to repair when you don’t.
When kids see us own hard moments and reconnect, they learn something powerful:
It’s safe to be human, and safe to come back together. 💛
Mornings are hard because kids’ brains are still waking up.
Cut the stress by:
• Deciding fewer things • Prepping the night before • Connecting before directing • Staying calm through pushback
Less pressure = smoother mornings.
Cut the stress by:
• Deciding fewer things • Prepping the night before • Connecting before directing • Staying calm through pushback
Less pressure = smoother mornings.
January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
Mornings are hard because kids’ brains are still waking up.
Cut the stress by:
• Deciding fewer things • Prepping the night before • Connecting before directing • Staying calm through pushback
Less pressure = smoother mornings.
Cut the stress by:
• Deciding fewer things • Prepping the night before • Connecting before directing • Staying calm through pushback
Less pressure = smoother mornings.
Seeing something concerning on your child’s phone can make your heart race. How you respond matters more than the message itself. Calm, curious conversations help kids feel safe coming to you when things get uncomfortable online.
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A parent’s guide to responding to concerning messages on kids’ phones
Not sure how to respond to concerning messages on your child’s phone? Learn calm, supportive ways to protect safety while keeping communication open.
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January 14, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Seeing something concerning on your child’s phone can make your heart race. How you respond matters more than the message itself. Calm, curious conversations help kids feel safe coming to you when things get uncomfortable online.
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Parenting confidence doesn’t show up all at once.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
January 9, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Parenting confidence doesn’t show up all at once.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
Parenting confidence doesn’t show up all at once.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
January 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Parenting confidence doesn’t show up all at once.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
It comes in waves.
Some days you feel steady.
Other days you wonder how this got so hard.
Every parent is winging it to some degree.
Some are just better at hiding it.
You’re doing better than you think.
And you don’t have to do this alone.
Crib to toddler bed transitions can feel bigger than expected.
There’s no perfect age, only readiness, safety, and support.
If bedtime gets harder, it doesn’t mean you did it wrong. It means your child is learning.
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There’s no perfect age, only readiness, safety, and support.
If bedtime gets harder, it doesn’t mean you did it wrong. It means your child is learning.
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When should you transition to a toddler bed?
Wondering when to move your child from a crib to a toddler bed? Learn the right age, readiness signs, and bedtime tips to support better sleep.
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January 7, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Crib to toddler bed transitions can feel bigger than expected.
There’s no perfect age, only readiness, safety, and support.
If bedtime gets harder, it doesn’t mean you did it wrong. It means your child is learning.
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There’s no perfect age, only readiness, safety, and support.
If bedtime gets harder, it doesn’t mean you did it wrong. It means your child is learning.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Not every accomplishment needed fireworks to count.
You showed up.
You cared.
You tried.
You kept going.
That’s worth celebrating.
Happy New Year 🎉✨
You showed up.
You cared.
You tried.
You kept going.
That’s worth celebrating.
Happy New Year 🎉✨
December 31, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Not every accomplishment needed fireworks to count.
You showed up.
You cared.
You tried.
You kept going.
That’s worth celebrating.
Happy New Year 🎉✨
You showed up.
You cared.
You tried.
You kept going.
That’s worth celebrating.
Happy New Year 🎉✨
Instead of “Did you pack your lunch?” try inviting them into the decision.
Small questions build independence, awareness, and confidence.
And bonus, you’ll actually get more than a yes or no.
Small questions build independence, awareness, and confidence.
And bonus, you’ll actually get more than a yes or no.
December 29, 2025 at 2:51 PM
Instead of “Did you pack your lunch?” try inviting them into the decision.
Small questions build independence, awareness, and confidence.
And bonus, you’ll actually get more than a yes or no.
Small questions build independence, awareness, and confidence.
And bonus, you’ll actually get more than a yes or no.
This season, pause and appreciate the little moments of joy. They matter more than we think. 🎄✨
Happy holidays from HeyKiddo!
Happy holidays from HeyKiddo!
December 25, 2025 at 2:29 PM
This season, pause and appreciate the little moments of joy. They matter more than we think. 🎄✨
Happy holidays from HeyKiddo!
Happy holidays from HeyKiddo!
Work life balance for parents is less about finding perfect harmony and more about building simple routines that help you move through each day with a little less pressure.
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5 Tips for Balancing Family and Work Life
Struggling to balance work and family life? These 5 practical tips help working parents reduce stress, build simple routines, and create healthier work life balance without burnout.
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December 24, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Work life balance for parents is less about finding perfect harmony and more about building simple routines that help you move through each day with a little less pressure.
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“Did you have a good day?” often gets you a shrug.
Try questions that invite stories instead of yes or no.
The best part. The funny part. The tricky part.
That’s where connection lives.
Save this for tonight’s check-in.
Try questions that invite stories instead of yes or no.
The best part. The funny part. The tricky part.
That’s where connection lives.
Save this for tonight’s check-in.
December 22, 2025 at 4:35 PM
“Did you have a good day?” often gets you a shrug.
Try questions that invite stories instead of yes or no.
The best part. The funny part. The tricky part.
That’s where connection lives.
Save this for tonight’s check-in.
Try questions that invite stories instead of yes or no.
The best part. The funny part. The tricky part.
That’s where connection lives.
Save this for tonight’s check-in.
Toddler meltdowns aren’t defiance. They’re overwhelmed nervous systems.
Your presence is the intervention. Sit close, soften your body, use fewer words:
“I’m here.”
“This feels big.”
“You’re safe.”
Name the feeling, offer 1 small grounding step.
Support > stopping the feeling.
Your presence is the intervention. Sit close, soften your body, use fewer words:
“I’m here.”
“This feels big.”
“You’re safe.”
Name the feeling, offer 1 small grounding step.
Support > stopping the feeling.
December 19, 2025 at 5:07 PM
Toddler meltdowns aren’t defiance. They’re overwhelmed nervous systems.
Your presence is the intervention. Sit close, soften your body, use fewer words:
“I’m here.”
“This feels big.”
“You’re safe.”
Name the feeling, offer 1 small grounding step.
Support > stopping the feeling.
Your presence is the intervention. Sit close, soften your body, use fewer words:
“I’m here.”
“This feels big.”
“You’re safe.”
Name the feeling, offer 1 small grounding step.
Support > stopping the feeling.
Clingy kids aren’t acting out. They’re asking for safety and connection.
Clinginess is communication, not a problem to fix.
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Clinginess is communication, not a problem to fix.
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If You Think You Have a Velcro Kid, You’re Not Alone
You might have heard it before: my kid is a velcro kid! But what exactly does it mean? Many children go through phases where they stick close, want constant reassurance, or struggle with separation. A...
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December 17, 2025 at 2:16 PM
Clingy kids aren’t acting out. They’re asking for safety and connection.
Clinginess is communication, not a problem to fix.
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Clinginess is communication, not a problem to fix.
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Meet Moments, your new private space inside HeyKiddo to save the tiny wins, the funny quotes, the brave steps, and everything in between.
Kids grow fast.
The moments don’t have to blur.
Start capturing the everyday magic. 🌟
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Kids grow fast.
The moments don’t have to blur.
Start capturing the everyday magic. 🌟
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December 10, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Meet Moments, your new private space inside HeyKiddo to save the tiny wins, the funny quotes, the brave steps, and everything in between.
Kids grow fast.
The moments don’t have to blur.
Start capturing the everyday magic. 🌟
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Kids grow fast.
The moments don’t have to blur.
Start capturing the everyday magic. 🌟
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Instead of asking “Did you make something today?” try questions that spark real conversations.
Kids open up when we invite them to share the process, not just the result.
Kids open up when we invite them to share the process, not just the result.
December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Instead of asking “Did you make something today?” try questions that spark real conversations.
Kids open up when we invite them to share the process, not just the result.
Kids open up when we invite them to share the process, not just the result.
After doing everything you could get from France to the U.S. wouldn’t you run to your child when you finally make it home? Other than that, great holiday movie!
December 5, 2025 at 2:48 PM
After doing everything you could get from France to the U.S. wouldn’t you run to your child when you finally make it home? Other than that, great holiday movie!
Travel plans, family expectations, your kids going crazy bc they’ve devoured every candy they can find, the “most wonderful time of the year” can make you feel frazzled to the core.
Here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded, present, & joyful this holiday season.
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Here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded, present, & joyful this holiday season.
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5 Holiday Parenting Tips to Keep Joy High and Stress Low
Keep the holidays calm and connected. These 5 psychologist-backed parenting tips help families reduce stress, protect routines, and focus on joy all season long.
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December 3, 2025 at 2:45 PM
Travel plans, family expectations, your kids going crazy bc they’ve devoured every candy they can find, the “most wonderful time of the year” can make you feel frazzled to the core.
Here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded, present, & joyful this holiday season.
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Here are 5 tips to help you stay grounded, present, & joyful this holiday season.
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Most kids shut down when we ask, “Did you listen today?”
These questions open them up instead.
These questions open them up instead.
December 1, 2025 at 3:35 PM
Most kids shut down when we ask, “Did you listen today?”
These questions open them up instead.
These questions open them up instead.
Homework can start off innocent enough when you sit down to help & the next thing you know, there’s frustration, distraction, or even a meltdown.
Here are 5 practical, psychologist-backed tips for making homework time calmer, more productive, & even enjoyable.
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Here are 5 practical, psychologist-backed tips for making homework time calmer, more productive, & even enjoyable.
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5 Homework Help Tips for Parents of Elementary Kids
Make homework time calmer and more productive. These 5 homework help tips for parents of elementary kids build focus, confidence, and stress-free routines.
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November 26, 2025 at 2:05 PM
Homework can start off innocent enough when you sit down to help & the next thing you know, there’s frustration, distraction, or even a meltdown.
Here are 5 practical, psychologist-backed tips for making homework time calmer, more productive, & even enjoyable.
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Here are 5 practical, psychologist-backed tips for making homework time calmer, more productive, & even enjoyable.
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Instead of “Put your coat on,” try a body-based question. It helps kids check in with their senses and tune into what their body needs. Small shift, big difference.
November 24, 2025 at 4:12 PM
Instead of “Put your coat on,” try a body-based question. It helps kids check in with their senses and tune into what their body needs. Small shift, big difference.
Building healthy eating habits for kids isn’t about getting every meal to be perfect.
It’s about routines, consistency, and small exposures to healthy foods. With a few small changes, family meals can feel calmer, more connected, and a lot less stressful.
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It’s about routines, consistency, and small exposures to healthy foods. With a few small changes, family meals can feel calmer, more connected, and a lot less stressful.
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Healthy Eating Habits for Kids That Make Mealtime Easier
Make mealtimes easier with healthy eating habits for kids. Learn simple routines, picky eater tips, and stress-free ways to help children eat well every day.
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November 19, 2025 at 2:43 PM
Building healthy eating habits for kids isn’t about getting every meal to be perfect.
It’s about routines, consistency, and small exposures to healthy foods. With a few small changes, family meals can feel calmer, more connected, and a lot less stressful.
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It’s about routines, consistency, and small exposures to healthy foods. With a few small changes, family meals can feel calmer, more connected, and a lot less stressful.
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