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Tired of the morning struggle? Try asking your child differently.
Changing the question can change the response.
These small shifts spark connection, confidence, and cooperation, even when you’re just trying to get pants on a tiny human.
#ParentingTips #PositiveParenting
Changing the question can change the response.
These small shifts spark connection, confidence, and cooperation, even when you’re just trying to get pants on a tiny human.
#ParentingTips #PositiveParenting
November 17, 2025 at 3:27 PM
Tired of the morning struggle? Try asking your child differently.
Changing the question can change the response.
These small shifts spark connection, confidence, and cooperation, even when you’re just trying to get pants on a tiny human.
#ParentingTips #PositiveParenting
Changing the question can change the response.
These small shifts spark connection, confidence, and cooperation, even when you’re just trying to get pants on a tiny human.
#ParentingTips #PositiveParenting
Sora can turn words into hyper-realistic videos in seconds.
Sounds amazing, but it also raises a big question: How will kids know what’s real?
Remind them: once their face or voice is online, it’s almost impossible to take back.
Sounds amazing, but it also raises a big question: How will kids know what’s real?
Remind them: once their face or voice is online, it’s almost impossible to take back.
November 14, 2025 at 3:08 PM
Sora can turn words into hyper-realistic videos in seconds.
Sounds amazing, but it also raises a big question: How will kids know what’s real?
Remind them: once their face or voice is online, it’s almost impossible to take back.
Sounds amazing, but it also raises a big question: How will kids know what’s real?
Remind them: once their face or voice is online, it’s almost impossible to take back.
Anyone else’s kid turn into a wild animal as soon as it’s time to wind down?
November 13, 2025 at 2:25 PM
Anyone else’s kid turn into a wild animal as soon as it’s time to wind down?
Is your kid talking about Roblox nonstop?
And you’re asking yourself, “What exactly is it? And should I be worried?”
We break it down for you. Here’s what you beed to know:
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#ROBLOX
And you’re asking yourself, “What exactly is it? And should I be worried?”
We break it down for you. Here’s what you beed to know:
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
#ROBLOX
What Parents Should Know About Roblox
Learn what Roblox really is, how to keep your child safe while they play, and how to make it a positive, creative part of their digital world.
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November 12, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Is your kid talking about Roblox nonstop?
And you’re asking yourself, “What exactly is it? And should I be worried?”
We break it down for you. Here’s what you beed to know:
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
#ROBLOX
And you’re asking yourself, “What exactly is it? And should I be worried?”
We break it down for you. Here’s what you beed to know:
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
#ROBLOX
Anger is tough for kids to name, and even harder for them to talk about.
Instead of asking “Are you mad?”, try these alternatives that help your child express what’s happening inside without judgment or shame.
Instead of asking “Are you mad?”, try these alternatives that help your child express what’s happening inside without judgment or shame.
November 10, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Anger is tough for kids to name, and even harder for them to talk about.
Instead of asking “Are you mad?”, try these alternatives that help your child express what’s happening inside without judgment or shame.
Instead of asking “Are you mad?”, try these alternatives that help your child express what’s happening inside without judgment or shame.
Bedtime can feel like an uphill climb. The requests for one more drink of water, one more story, or one more hug, can test any parent’s patience. These bedtime battles are common and can be exhausting for everyone.
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A Bedtime Routine for Kids That Actually Helps Them Wind Down
Create a calm, consistent bedtime routine for kids that reduces battles and helps them wind down. Simple tips for better sleep, connection, and emotional regulation.
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November 5, 2025 at 2:31 PM
Bedtime can feel like an uphill climb. The requests for one more drink of water, one more story, or one more hug, can test any parent’s patience. These bedtime battles are common and can be exhausting for everyone.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
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Parenting humbles all of us. None of us get it right all the time (even the experts). That’s literally why I created HeyKiddo - to help parents like me figure out what to do after the meltdown, not just wish it didn’t happen.
November 4, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Parenting humbles all of us. None of us get it right all the time (even the experts). That’s literally why I created HeyKiddo - to help parents like me figure out what to do after the meltdown, not just wish it didn’t happen.
💡 Extra safety tips for parents
• Check updates
• Model boundaries
• Balance trust and oversight
• Communicate openly
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• Check updates
• Model boundaries
• Balance trust and oversight
• Communicate openly
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
November 3, 2025 at 2:48 PM
💡 Extra safety tips for parents
• Check updates
• Model boundaries
• Balance trust and oversight
• Communicate openly
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
• Check updates
• Model boundaries
• Balance trust and oversight
• Communicate openly
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
A consistent morning routine for kids can change everything.
It’s the simple, predictable rhythm you create with your child that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
It’s the simple, predictable rhythm you create with your child that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
November 2, 2025 at 2:17 PM
A consistent morning routine for kids can change everything.
It’s the simple, predictable rhythm you create with your child that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
It’s the simple, predictable rhythm you create with your child that can set the tone for the rest of the day.
When kids see you handle big emotions in healthy ways, they learn emotional regulation in real time:
✨ Taking a few deep breaths before reacting
🌳 Stepping outside for fresh air
💬 Saying, “I’m having a tough day, so I’m going to rest for a bit.”
✨ Taking a few deep breaths before reacting
🌳 Stepping outside for fresh air
💬 Saying, “I’m having a tough day, so I’m going to rest for a bit.”
November 1, 2025 at 1:09 PM
When kids see you handle big emotions in healthy ways, they learn emotional regulation in real time:
✨ Taking a few deep breaths before reacting
🌳 Stepping outside for fresh air
💬 Saying, “I’m having a tough day, so I’m going to rest for a bit.”
✨ Taking a few deep breaths before reacting
🌳 Stepping outside for fresh air
💬 Saying, “I’m having a tough day, so I’m going to rest for a bit.”
Kids learn emotional honesty from you.
Name your feelings, show how you cope, and remind them it’s okay to have big emotions, and to move through them with care.
Name your feelings, show how you cope, and remind them it’s okay to have big emotions, and to move through them with care.
October 31, 2025 at 1:07 PM
Kids learn emotional honesty from you.
Name your feelings, show how you cope, and remind them it’s okay to have big emotions, and to move through them with care.
Name your feelings, show how you cope, and remind them it’s okay to have big emotions, and to move through them with care.
You’ve just filled 6 garbage bags with stuffies and done 3 loads of laundry. You’re not going through this again.
October 30, 2025 at 1:10 PM
You’ve just filled 6 garbage bags with stuffies and done 3 loads of laundry. You’re not going through this again.
For young children, everyday experiences can shape the foundation for reading, writing, & math skills.
Simple, playful routines are the most effective.
With a few strategies, you can weave learning into daily life in ways that feel natural and fun.
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Simple, playful routines are the most effective.
With a few strategies, you can weave learning into daily life in ways that feel natural and fun.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
How to Support Learning at Home for Young Kids: Reading, Writing, and
Support learning at home with fun reading, writing, and math activities. Discover simple daily routines to help young kids build confidence and skills.
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October 29, 2025 at 2:39 PM
For young children, everyday experiences can shape the foundation for reading, writing, & math skills.
Simple, playful routines are the most effective.
With a few strategies, you can weave learning into daily life in ways that feel natural and fun.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Simple, playful routines are the most effective.
With a few strategies, you can weave learning into daily life in ways that feel natural and fun.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
When kids see you handle big emotions in healthy ways, they’re learning emotional regulation in real time:
Even quiet modeling teaches them that it’s okay to pause, reset, and care for themselves.
Even quiet modeling teaches them that it’s okay to pause, reset, and care for themselves.
October 28, 2025 at 1:12 PM
When kids see you handle big emotions in healthy ways, they’re learning emotional regulation in real time:
Even quiet modeling teaches them that it’s okay to pause, reset, and care for themselves.
Even quiet modeling teaches them that it’s okay to pause, reset, and care for themselves.
Independence starts with small, repeatable steps. HeyKiddo’s Lists & Reminders feature helps you create simple routines that encourage responsibility, from brushing teeth to completing chores to reaching a goal, giving your child ownership over their progress.
October 25, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Independence starts with small, repeatable steps. HeyKiddo’s Lists & Reminders feature helps you create simple routines that encourage responsibility, from brushing teeth to completing chores to reaching a goal, giving your child ownership over their progress.
When your child’s nervous system feels unsafe, their body finds creative ways to say, “Something feels too big.”
You don’t need to fix it right away.
You just need to see it.
👀 Notice patterns
💬 Name what’s happening
🤝 Co-regulate before you coach
You don’t need to fix it right away.
You just need to see it.
👀 Notice patterns
💬 Name what’s happening
🤝 Co-regulate before you coach
October 24, 2025 at 5:31 PM
When your child’s nervous system feels unsafe, their body finds creative ways to say, “Something feels too big.”
You don’t need to fix it right away.
You just need to see it.
👀 Notice patterns
💬 Name what’s happening
🤝 Co-regulate before you coach
You don’t need to fix it right away.
You just need to see it.
👀 Notice patterns
💬 Name what’s happening
🤝 Co-regulate before you coach
If mornings in your house feel like a daily sprint - mismatched socks, misplaced homework, missed breakfasts - you’re not alone.
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How to Create a Morning Routine for Kids That Actually Works
Create a calm, stress-free morning routine for kids. Learn simple tips, checklists, and ideas to help your child start the day confident and ready for school.
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October 22, 2025 at 1:07 PM
If mornings in your house feel like a daily sprint - mismatched socks, misplaced homework, missed breakfasts - you’re not alone.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
Telling a child to “calm down” actually signals, “Your feelings are too much.”
Try this instead:
💬 “I can see you’re upset.”
💬 “That was really hard.”
💬 “I’m right here with you.”
Validation doesn’t mean you agree with the behavior.
Try this instead:
💬 “I can see you’re upset.”
💬 “That was really hard.”
💬 “I’m right here with you.”
Validation doesn’t mean you agree with the behavior.
October 21, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Telling a child to “calm down” actually signals, “Your feelings are too much.”
Try this instead:
💬 “I can see you’re upset.”
💬 “That was really hard.”
💬 “I’m right here with you.”
Validation doesn’t mean you agree with the behavior.
Try this instead:
💬 “I can see you’re upset.”
💬 “That was really hard.”
💬 “I’m right here with you.”
Validation doesn’t mean you agree with the behavior.
Gentle reminder that self-compassion and repair matter more than perfection.
Save this for when guilt hits hard.
Save this for when guilt hits hard.
October 21, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Gentle reminder that self-compassion and repair matter more than perfection.
Save this for when guilt hits hard.
Save this for when guilt hits hard.
The next time you feel your stress bubbling over, try this:
Name it: “I’m feeling stressed.”
Ground it: One deep breath, one slower step.
Let them see you recover.
Name it: “I’m feeling stressed.”
Ground it: One deep breath, one slower step.
Let them see you recover.
October 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
The next time you feel your stress bubbling over, try this:
Name it: “I’m feeling stressed.”
Ground it: One deep breath, one slower step.
Let them see you recover.
Name it: “I’m feeling stressed.”
Ground it: One deep breath, one slower step.
Let them see you recover.
For some kids, a new food isn’t just unfamiliar, it’s overwhelming. The smell, texture, color, or even the idea of tasting it can send their nervous system into protection mode.
October 18, 2025 at 3:59 PM
For some kids, a new food isn’t just unfamiliar, it’s overwhelming. The smell, texture, color, or even the idea of tasting it can send their nervous system into protection mode.
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. It’s our body’s way of saying something feels off.
What matters most isn’t stopping anger, but helping kids move through it safely.
Each time you do, you’re wiring their brain for better self-regulation.
Here’s how to start 👇
What matters most isn’t stopping anger, but helping kids move through it safely.
Each time you do, you’re wiring their brain for better self-regulation.
Here’s how to start 👇
October 17, 2025 at 1:11 PM
Anger is a normal, healthy emotion. It’s our body’s way of saying something feels off.
What matters most isn’t stopping anger, but helping kids move through it safely.
Each time you do, you’re wiring their brain for better self-regulation.
Here’s how to start 👇
What matters most isn’t stopping anger, but helping kids move through it safely.
Each time you do, you’re wiring their brain for better self-regulation.
Here’s how to start 👇
Every parent wants to see their child grow into a confident, capable adult.
This can happen through everyday moments where they practice making decisions, solving problems, and managing responsibilities.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
This can happen through everyday moments where they practice making decisions, solving problems, and managing responsibilities.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
5 Tips on Raising Independent Kids
Discover 5 practical tips for raising independent children. Build your child’s confidence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills with simple routines.
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October 16, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Every parent wants to see their child grow into a confident, capable adult.
This can happen through everyday moments where they practice making decisions, solving problems, and managing responsibilities.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
This can happen through everyday moments where they practice making decisions, solving problems, and managing responsibilities.
hey-kiddo.com/blogs/resour...
What looks like “melting down” is really their brain saying, “I don’t have the skills for this yet.”
Try slowing the moment down:
1. Name the Feeling w/out Fixing It
2. Break Big Tasks Into Smaller Wins
3. Teach the Power of the Pause
Try slowing the moment down:
1. Name the Feeling w/out Fixing It
2. Break Big Tasks Into Smaller Wins
3. Teach the Power of the Pause
October 15, 2025 at 1:14 PM
What looks like “melting down” is really their brain saying, “I don’t have the skills for this yet.”
Try slowing the moment down:
1. Name the Feeling w/out Fixing It
2. Break Big Tasks Into Smaller Wins
3. Teach the Power of the Pause
Try slowing the moment down:
1. Name the Feeling w/out Fixing It
2. Break Big Tasks Into Smaller Wins
3. Teach the Power of the Pause
If AI is feeling like a growing problem that’s having a negative impact on your kids or your family, don’t panic.
There’s time to develop the skills your kids need to thrive in the virtual and real world.
There’s time to develop the skills your kids need to thrive in the virtual and real world.
October 12, 2025 at 2:16 PM
If AI is feeling like a growing problem that’s having a negative impact on your kids or your family, don’t panic.
There’s time to develop the skills your kids need to thrive in the virtual and real world.
There’s time to develop the skills your kids need to thrive in the virtual and real world.