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Parenting Through the Chaos: Why Mistakes Are Part of the Journey Feb 18, 2025

 

Imagine this: It’s 7:30 a.m., and you’re already behind. One kid can’t find their shoes, another is refusing breakfast, and the coffee you desperat...

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How to Set Boundaries Without Guilt (and Why They’re Vital) Jan 16, 2025

 

As parents, we want our kids to feel loved, supported, and cared for. But often, the fear of upsetting them—feeling like the "bad guy"— or personal...

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The Magic of Play: Strengthening Family Bonds with Fun Jan 16, 2025

Parenting comes with a lot of responsibilities—homework, chores, meals, schedules—but what if the most important thing you did today was play? Play ...

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5 Signs Your Child is Struggling with Big Emotions—and How to Help Jan 16, 2025

 

Parenting a child with big emotions can feel overwhelming. One moment, they’re full of joy, and the next, they’re melting down over something as sm...

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Managing Big Emotions in Public: Tips for When It Feels Out of Control Jan 09, 2025

Feel like these meltdowns come out of nowhere? Join us in the Calm Within the Chaos class and boost your detective skills. Walk away able to recognize...

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Progress, Not Perfection: Building Strong Family Connections One Day at a Time Jan 02, 2025

Feel like you make progress but just can't keep it going? Join our Calm Within the Chaos class and use the reflections and short videos as accountabil...

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What Do You Lose When You Win? The Key to Cooperation Without Punishment Dec 26, 2024

Want to keep learning about how to see your children behind their behaviors, check out our Calm Within the Chaos class. There, you'll strengthen your ...

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How to Handle Big Holiday Emotions with Confidence Dec 20, 2024

Ready to learn more? Check out our new course that allows you to learn at your pace, in your PJs, but also leads to meaningful change in the tone in y...

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Bridging the Home-School Gap: How to Support Your Child's Emotional and Academic Well-Being advocacy community foster care kids parent coaching parenting relationships resources school school struggles Feb 28, 2024

As we navigate post-COVID life, the challenges have grown more complex. Though parents are no longer floundering in the upheaval of pandemic-era remot...

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Learn About Occupational Therapy for Kids, and Find Out if it’s the Right Fit advocacy kids parenting resources support Jan 23, 2024

Pediatric occupational therapy has been trending in recent years thanks to increased awareness. This form of treatment has proven itself to be a helpf...

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Advocating for Your Child: How to Get the Support You Need advocacy kids parent coaching parenting school struggles support Dec 21, 2023

After spending so much time with your child, you can tell when something isn’t right. Maybe there’s something different about their personality. Or th...

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What Winter Holidays Are Celebrated Around the World, and What Can We Learn From Them? community multicultural world culture Nov 17, 2023

Happy Holidays from The Foster Lane!

If you’re new here, The Foster Lane is a parent coaching service founded in 2016 by Sarah Salisott. We are commi...

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