Blue Skies Gentle Parenting

02/13/2026

Big feelings are a normal part of childhood.
What matters most is how children are met in those moments.

These words help remind kids that emotions are temporary, allowed, and safe, and that they don’t have to navigate hard moments alone. When children feel understood instead of judged, their nervous systems settle and learning can happen.

Something I often remind myself is that we can say yes to the feeling and no to the behavior.
Saying yes to a child’s feelings does not mean we allow anything and everything. It means we hold space for the emotion first. Then, once everyone is calmer and connection is restored, we can guide, teach, and discipline in a way that actually helps.

You don’t need perfect responses.
Just steady, supportive ones, offered again and again.

02/13/2026

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02/13/2026

When a child is struggling, it’s easy to take their behavior personally.
But most of the time, it isn’t defiance, manipulation, or an attack.

It’s communication.

Children do the best they can with the skills they have in that moment. Big reactions often mean big feelings they don’t yet know how to manage on their own.

Seeing behavior through this lens doesn’t mean we remove limits. It means we respond with understanding instead of shame, and support instead of blame.

That shift changes everything.

02/11/2026

When we respond to our children with calm and care, we are not creating dependence. We are building the foundation their nervous system needs to feel safe, regulated, and capable over time. Through hundreds of moments of being met with comfort and understanding, children learn that big feelings can be held and worked through.

One day, that safety becomes an inner voice they carry with them, a steady sense of reassurance they can return to long after they no longer need us in the same way. 🩷✨

02/11/2026

This is the essence of the First Agreement: Be impeccable with your word. Of course, speak the truth to others. Also, tune in to your inner talk to yourself and make sure you speak as kindly to yourself as you would to a friend.

Progress is not always loud or visible to others. Much of it happens quietly, in the private moments where no one is watching and no praise is given.

It lives in the way you soften your inner voice, choose understanding over self-judgment, and respond with care where you once reacted with shame or urgency.

True growth is often measured by the compassion you offer yourself when the world is silent.

02/11/2026

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02/10/2026

A simple hand signal can be a powerful safety tool.

Many children struggle to find words in the moment, especially when they feel unsure, overwhelmed, or pressured. Teaching a clear “stop” signal gives them a voice even when words feel hard.

When a child shows their palm and says “Stop, I don’t like it,” they are setting a boundary. This is not rude or dramatic. It is a life skill.

The beauty of this strategy is that it can be seen from a distance. A teacher, parent, or safe adult can quickly notice the raised palm and recognise that the child is uncomfortable.

This helps adults step in sooner, support the child, and prevent situations from escalating. It also teaches children that their body and space matter.

Practise it at home through role play so it feels natural to use. Confidence grows with rehearsal, not pressure.

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What phrase do you teach your child to use when they feel uncomfortable? Sharing ideas helps other families too.

02/10/2026

Did you know that Maria on Sesame Street is originally from Puerto Rico? During season 11 in 1979, six episodes were dedicated to the cast visiting to meet Maria's family

I think it now would be a perfect time for everyone to experience these episodes 💛

02/10/2026

Mister Rogers, forever my hero. 🥰

“It's very dramatic when two people come together to work something out. It's easy to take a gun and annihilate your opposition, but what is really exciting to me is to see people with differing views come together and finally respect each other.”

― Fred Rogers, The World According to Mister Rogers: Important Things to Remember

02/10/2026

Kids don’t need perfection from us, they need grace while they’re learning.