rebekahstorey

Have you ever walked down the hallway at night, looked at your kids tucked safely in their beds, and felt your heart break? In the quiet of the evening, the chaos of the day fades, but the mom guilt rushes in to fill the silence. You don’t remember the books you read together or the hugs and laughs you shared. Instead, you have this highlight reel of your worst moments playing on repeat: the sharp tone you used at the dinner table, the impatient sigh, or the sudden explosion over a spilled...

Have you ever looked at your kids tucked into bed at night, felt a wave of love, and immediately felt a second crushing wave of guilt? You remember the sharp tone you used at dinner time PM. You remember the snapping, the frustration, and the sudden explosion over a spilled cup of milk. If you're lying awake wondering if your temper has permanently damaged your children, if you're a bad mom, or if something is wrong with you, I want you to take a deep breath. Yelling does not mean you are a...

We all know kids have meltdowns anytime and anyplace, regardless of the audience. But what about parenting meltdowns? As adults, we often strive to keep our negative emotions in check. Yet, there are moments when our feelings overwhelm us. We might find ourselves yelling over spilled milk or reacting with impatience to minor mishaps. It’s easy to attribute these outbursts to a poor night’s sleep or the misbehavior of our children. However, what if our reactions stem from deeper emotions, like...