mommyneedsataco

Perfectly timed post for me! My husband and I are about to go on a 12-day (!!!) trip abroad with friends. This will be the longest and furthest I’ve ever been away from my kids (5 and 2). I’m simultaneously very excited and very nervous. My in-laws are wonderful and more than capable, but this is a long time!

When I gentle parent! No, it’s not permissive parenting. My son has ADHD and some pretty epic meltdowns. I think our parents generation would have yelled back, punished, etc without considering the emotions behind it. When I’m able to stay calm and help him through big feelings, gosh, I feel like I am really his person.