Bailey Shawley
@bailshaw.bsky.social
Boy mom✨Tall husband’s short wife ✨ Parenting & Educational Consultant✨Reiki healer✨Bookmark maker✨Ally✨Literature lover✨Phils fan
Remember, Our Kids Are Human Too
Our kids are allowed to be angry, just like we are allowed to be angry.
Our kids are allowed to be angry, just like we are allowed to be angry.
Remember, Our Kids Are Human Too
Our kids are allowed to be angry, just like we are allowed to be angry.
bconnecting.blog
July 22, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Remember, Our Kids Are Human Too
Our kids are allowed to be angry, just like we are allowed to be angry.
Our kids are allowed to be angry, just like we are allowed to be angry.
Family Vibes
We've been developing a home where everyone's feelings and words matter since we had our first son.
We've been developing a home where everyone's feelings and words matter since we had our first son.
Family Vibes
We've been developing a home where everyone's feelings and words matter since we had our first son.
bconnecting.blog
June 25, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Family Vibes
We've been developing a home where everyone's feelings and words matter since we had our first son.
We've been developing a home where everyone's feelings and words matter since we had our first son.
Virtual ADHD Connection Hours
Virtual ADHD COnnection Hours to be held May 10 & May 27
Virtual ADHD COnnection Hours to be held May 10 & May 27
Virtual ADHD Connection Hours
Virtual ADHD COnnection Hours to be held May 10 & May 27
bconnecting.blog
May 2, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Virtual ADHD Connection Hours
Virtual ADHD COnnection Hours to be held May 10 & May 27
Virtual ADHD COnnection Hours to be held May 10 & May 27
Which Team Are We On?
Life's struggles become much more manageable when we remember that we and our kids are always on the same team.
Life's struggles become much more manageable when we remember that we and our kids are always on the same team.
Which Team Are We On?
Life's struggles become much more manageable when we remember that we and our kids are always on the same team.
bconnecting.blog
May 2, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Which Team Are We On?
Life's struggles become much more manageable when we remember that we and our kids are always on the same team.
Life's struggles become much more manageable when we remember that we and our kids are always on the same team.
Let’s Talk About It… or Not
Nobody said this would be easy. But, we also don't have to keep making it so hard.
Nobody said this would be easy. But, we also don't have to keep making it so hard.
Let’s Talk About It… or Not
Nobody said this would be easy. But, we also don't have to keep making it so hard.
bconnecting.blog
April 18, 2025 at 1:40 PM
Let’s Talk About It… or Not
Nobody said this would be easy. But, we also don't have to keep making it so hard.
Nobody said this would be easy. But, we also don't have to keep making it so hard.
Answer Them
If kids are old enough to ask the questions, then they are old enough to hear the answers... within reason.
If kids are old enough to ask the questions, then they are old enough to hear the answers... within reason.
Answer Them
If kids are old enough to ask the questions, then they are old enough to hear the answers... within reason.
bconnecting.blog
April 16, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Answer Them
If kids are old enough to ask the questions, then they are old enough to hear the answers... within reason.
If kids are old enough to ask the questions, then they are old enough to hear the answers... within reason.
This Isn’t Permanent
Once we become mindful of our thought patterns and how they impact us, we are more likely to try to change them.
Once we become mindful of our thought patterns and how they impact us, we are more likely to try to change them.
This Isn’t Permanent
Once we become mindful of our thought patterns and how they impact us, we are more likely to try to change them.
bconnecting.blog
April 1, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This Isn’t Permanent
Once we become mindful of our thought patterns and how they impact us, we are more likely to try to change them.
Once we become mindful of our thought patterns and how they impact us, we are more likely to try to change them.
Time To Check In
I bet some of us have forgotten what we set out to accomplish in 2025.
I bet some of us have forgotten what we set out to accomplish in 2025.
Time To Check In
I bet some of us have forgotten what we set out to accomplish in 2025.
bconnecting.blog
March 26, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Time To Check In
I bet some of us have forgotten what we set out to accomplish in 2025.
I bet some of us have forgotten what we set out to accomplish in 2025.
The Best Days
If we take the time to ask our kids about their favorite days, we may just be surprised by their answers...
If we take the time to ask our kids about their favorite days, we may just be surprised by their answers...
The Best Days
If we take the time to ask our kids about their favorite days, we may just be surprised by their answers...
bconnecting.blog
March 25, 2025 at 2:51 PM
The Best Days
If we take the time to ask our kids about their favorite days, we may just be surprised by their answers...
If we take the time to ask our kids about their favorite days, we may just be surprised by their answers...
The Bedtime Battle
Kids thrive on routine and predictability.
Kids thrive on routine and predictability.
The Bedtime Battle
Kids thrive on routine and predictability.
bconnecting.blog
March 24, 2025 at 2:19 PM
The Bedtime Battle
Kids thrive on routine and predictability.
Kids thrive on routine and predictability.
Using Our Wings
And that's the beauty of taking leaps: we get to trust our wings.
And that's the beauty of taking leaps: we get to trust our wings.
Using Our Wings
And that's the beauty of taking leaps: we get to trust our wings.
bconnecting.blog
March 16, 2025 at 12:04 AM
Using Our Wings
And that's the beauty of taking leaps: we get to trust our wings.
And that's the beauty of taking leaps: we get to trust our wings.
Take Advantage of Spring to Improve Mental Health
There are some specific things you can do to improve your mood and bounce back with the advent of spring.
There are some specific things you can do to improve your mood and bounce back with the advent of spring.
Take Advantage of Spring to Improve Mental Health
There are some specific things you can do to improve your mood and bounce back with the advent of spring.
bconnecting.blog
March 13, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Take Advantage of Spring to Improve Mental Health
There are some specific things you can do to improve your mood and bounce back with the advent of spring.
There are some specific things you can do to improve your mood and bounce back with the advent of spring.
The Right Questions for the Right People
We worry about looking incompetent, or worse – looking like bad moms – so we make ourselves anonymous and ask strangers.
We worry about looking incompetent, or worse – looking like bad moms – so we make ourselves anonymous and ask strangers.
The Right Questions for the Right People
We worry about looking incompetent, or worse – looking like bad moms – so we make ourselves anonymous and ask strangers.
bconnecting.blog
March 12, 2025 at 2:55 PM
The Right Questions for the Right People
We worry about looking incompetent, or worse – looking like bad moms – so we make ourselves anonymous and ask strangers.
We worry about looking incompetent, or worse – looking like bad moms – so we make ourselves anonymous and ask strangers.
Is This Normal?
Raising kids really isn't for the faint of heart.
Raising kids really isn't for the faint of heart.
Is This Normal?
Raising kids really isn't for the faint of heart.
bconnecting.blog
March 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Is This Normal?
Raising kids really isn't for the faint of heart.
Raising kids really isn't for the faint of heart.
What We Need
It takes a great deal of strength to tell someone what we need and then accept it from them.
It takes a great deal of strength to tell someone what we need and then accept it from them.
What We Need
It takes a great deal of strength to tell someone what we need and then accept it from them.
bconnecting.blog
February 28, 2025 at 5:52 PM
What We Need
It takes a great deal of strength to tell someone what we need and then accept it from them.
It takes a great deal of strength to tell someone what we need and then accept it from them.
Yes, Kids Should Do Chores
Chores are so much more than the work our kids complete.
Chores are so much more than the work our kids complete.
Yes, Kids Should Do Chores
Chores are so much more than the work our kids complete.
bconnecting.blog
February 28, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Yes, Kids Should Do Chores
Chores are so much more than the work our kids complete.
Chores are so much more than the work our kids complete.
Fill Them Up
How do I know I'm helping them emotionally?
How do I know I'm helping them emotionally?
Fill Them Up
How do I know I'm helping them emotionally?
bconnecting.blog
February 27, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Fill Them Up
How do I know I'm helping them emotionally?
How do I know I'm helping them emotionally?
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
...we want answers, and we get stuck in cycles of asking why, but most of the time, our kids truly cannot tell us.
...we want answers, and we get stuck in cycles of asking why, but most of the time, our kids truly cannot tell us.
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
...we want answers, and we get stuck in cycles of asking why, but most of the time, our kids truly cannot tell us.
bconnecting.blog
February 25, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Getting to the Heart of the Matter
...we want answers, and we get stuck in cycles of asking why, but most of the time, our kids truly cannot tell us.
...we want answers, and we get stuck in cycles of asking why, but most of the time, our kids truly cannot tell us.
The Dangers of Comfort Zones
We like our comfort zones and predictability; they help us feel confident, capable, and safe.
We like our comfort zones and predictability; they help us feel confident, capable, and safe.
The Dangers of Comfort Zones
We like our comfort zones and predictability; they help us feel confident, capable, and safe.
bconnecting.blog
February 24, 2025 at 4:39 PM
The Dangers of Comfort Zones
We like our comfort zones and predictability; they help us feel confident, capable, and safe.
We like our comfort zones and predictability; they help us feel confident, capable, and safe.
Why Do We Do This to Ourselves?
At one time or another, we all experience anxiety, even if we aren't diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
At one time or another, we all experience anxiety, even if we aren't diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
Why Do We Do This to Ourselves?
At one time or another, we all experience anxiety, even if we aren't diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
bconnecting.blog
February 22, 2025 at 3:26 AM
Why Do We Do This to Ourselves?
At one time or another, we all experience anxiety, even if we aren't diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
At one time or another, we all experience anxiety, even if we aren't diagnosed with an anxiety disorder.
The Right People
I really love that schools remain the places where students get to meet kids from other interests and backgrounds
I really love that schools remain the places where students get to meet kids from other interests and backgrounds
The Right People
I really love that schools remain the places where students get to meet kids from other interests and backgrounds
bconnecting.blog
February 20, 2025 at 7:14 PM
The Right People
I really love that schools remain the places where students get to meet kids from other interests and backgrounds
I really love that schools remain the places where students get to meet kids from other interests and backgrounds
Getting Creative
So, how are we helping our kids get creative when we are stuck in the winter rut?
So, how are we helping our kids get creative when we are stuck in the winter rut?
Getting Creative
So, how are we helping our kids get creative when we are stuck in the winter rut?
bconnecting.blog
February 20, 2025 at 3:50 AM
Getting Creative
So, how are we helping our kids get creative when we are stuck in the winter rut?
So, how are we helping our kids get creative when we are stuck in the winter rut?
Can We Trust Our Teens?
And now that I'm on the other side of sixteen, I have such an urge to clamp down on our son...
And now that I'm on the other side of sixteen, I have such an urge to clamp down on our son...
Can We Trust Our Teens?
And now that I'm on the other side of sixteen, I have such an urge to clamp down on our son...
bconnecting.blog
February 18, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Can We Trust Our Teens?
And now that I'm on the other side of sixteen, I have such an urge to clamp down on our son...
And now that I'm on the other side of sixteen, I have such an urge to clamp down on our son...
Love In Action
It is natural for love to ebb and flow.
It is natural for love to ebb and flow.
Love In Action
It is natural for love to ebb and flow.
bconnecting.blog
February 17, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Love In Action
It is natural for love to ebb and flow.
It is natural for love to ebb and flow.
Be Gentle
We just don't seem to be handling ourselves with as much care as we should.
We just don't seem to be handling ourselves with as much care as we should.
Be Gentle
We just don't seem to be handling ourselves with as much care as we should.
bconnecting.blog
February 13, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Be Gentle
We just don't seem to be handling ourselves with as much care as we should.
We just don't seem to be handling ourselves with as much care as we should.