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One Thing Your Highly Sensitive Child Needs From You

By Karen Patten | May 26, 2017 |

Parenting a highly sensitive child can be challenging. During school breaks or other changes in routines, activities, or schedules, some signs and traits of emotional or sensitive children may become more pronounced. As a mom, these tips were so helpful to me to learn when my child was struggling with difficult feelings or thoughts and how I could really help him get through a challenging situation. #emotionalsensitivity #highlysensitivechild #emotionsforkids www.themidlifemamas.com

Dear Mom – This Heartbreaking Story Reveals The Most Valuable Thing You Do

By Karen Patten | March 8, 2017 |

Dear Mom who feels like she's failing. Is there one thing we use to define motherhood? To figure out if we're doing ok as moms? This is the heartbreaking story that reveals the most important thing mothers do. #motherhood #goodmom #dearmom www.themidlifemamas.com

How to Respond Perfectly to The Intense Emotions of Your Strong Willed Child

By Karen Patten | February 10, 2016 |

I love my strong willed child. But raising, teaching, and otherwise parenting a strong willed child can pose some, a-hem...shall we say...challenges. I love this tip for responding to the strong emotions of your child! It worked for us!! #strongwilledchild #strongwilled #parenting #parentingtips www.themidlifemamas.com