"I'm so stupid!" "You don't want me to be in this family!" My latest blog addresses negative self-talk: how to get to the underlying issues at play & how to help your child work through the big feelings these proclamations represent. bit.ly/3I7zSfz

My officemate knows how to make himself comfortable.

“Work with them, not on them.” More wisdom from Phyllis Fagell, LCPC that applies to young kids, too.

Thanks to ⁦@dfkris⁩ there are two awesome new books that teach kids that ALL feelings are welcome and that they are loved all the time- when they are angry AND sad, calm or melting down. With beautiful illustrations to boot.

I wrote about why just teaching kindness isn’t enough.

I'll be talking about how to support slow-to-warm-up kids at the 5th annual Transforming Toddlerhood Conference. This is a FREE, ONLINE event for parents of kids ages 1-5 years old featuring 25+ experts. Join us March 30th - April 3. Reserve your spot now! …ransformingtoddlerhood.thrivecart.com/ttc-deadline-2…

How To Help Highly Sensitive Children Manage Intense Emotions Claire Lerner, LCSW #mindsjournal #themindsjournal #emotional #sensitive themindsjournal.com/highly-sensiti…

Does your LO seem to experience their feelings more deeply than others? Claire Lerner, LCSW offers some guidance on supporting kiddos and their big emotions: psychologytoday.com/us/blog/zero-s…

Kareem nailed it with a spot-on analysis of the Will Smith incident. "With a single petulant blow, he advocated violence, diminished women, insulted the entertainment industry, and perpetuated stereotypes about the Black community." kareem.substack.com/p/will-smith-d…

As the stories in my latest newsletter show, sometimes what feels mean/insensitive is loving; and what feels loving is not necessarily what your child needs to cope and thrive. mailchi.mp/cba05872678a/y…

Thanks @dfkris for pulling together sane and actionable guidance on what to do when your child needs limits. There is a way to be loving AND set clear boundaries.

Excellent guidance that goes beyond tip sheets to a deeper understanding.

Guest - Claire Lerner, LCSW on teaching kids to lead, collaborate, & adapt. LISTEN: apple.co/3az0drK

The dream of parenting without power struggles can be a reality. It is possible to be in charge (which your kids NEED you to be) while also being the loving, empathetic, connected parent you want to be. Take a listen. life-choices.captivate.fm/episode/claire…

Stop working so hard to calm your kids! Less is more when children are melting down. psychologytoday.com/us/blog/zero-s…

To make you smile this morning.

Appreciated this opportunity to write for PBS KIDS about how parents can help their kids become good problem-solvers. It starts with not misinterpreting the stress/discomfort they experience as they muscle through challenges as harmful.

What to do when deep breaths and bear hugs fail. Take a listen as raisinggoodhumanspodcast and I share tools for responding to aggressive behavior in ways that keep you in control and everyone safe in a loving, not punitive/shaming, way. apple.co/3rWNk0e

If you want to nurture your child’s pride and excitement about all the ways they are growing, and appreciate all the ways their loved ones are supporting their growth, this 4th book in the sweet & charming series by @dfkris about children’s social-emotional development is a must!

How To Help Highly Sensitive Children Manage Intense Emotions! Claire Lerner, LCSW #children #emotions #parenting #themindsjournal themindsjournal.com/highly-sensiti…