Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # S.U.R.E. Parenting Inner Child Healing | S.U.R.E. Parenting ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://sureparenting.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [Blog](https://sureparenting.com/blog/) - [The Super Power That Ended Our Battles with our “Three-nager”](https://sureparenting.com/the-super-power-that-ended-our-battles-with-our-three-nager/) - If you’re reading this, chances are you have been newly introduced to the wonderful world of age 3. That used to be sarcasm, but today I... - [Our “Magic” Words](https://sureparenting.com/our-magic-words/) - Children are their own beings. They have thoughts, emotions, desires – same as anyone. And when you value those unique traits you teach... - [What You Need to Know About Calm, Confident, Connected Parenting](https://sureparenting.com/what-you-need-to-know-about-calm-confident-connected-parenting/) - Growing up, I knew 2 things about my future: Somehow, someway, I was going to be a mother. I was going to parent differently than how I... - [The ONE Thing to make Parenting Easier](https://sureparenting.com/the-one-thing-to-make-parenting-easier/) - Do you know there is ONE thing, just one, that can make EVERYTHING else you do in parenting easier? And if you forget about it, it will... - [Who is "most important" article rebuttal](https://sureparenting.com/who-is-most-important-article-rebuttal/) - It’s important you read the article above. I agree and disagree. As with anything so black and white and lecture-y. Often when I see... - [I Can Do Hard Things](https://sureparenting.com/i-can-do-hard-things/) - I spent the day listening to incredible speakers inspiring me to continue achieving in my Juice Plus franchise. I posted one of my... - [What NOT having cancer taught me](https://sureparenting.com/what-not-having-cancer-taught-me/) - I am thrilled and grateful to say that I do NOT have breast cancer right now. But for a few weeks I didn't know, and the hard lump in my... - [Don't Make Me Repeat Myself - What You Need to Know About Getting Kids to Listen](https://sureparenting.com/dont-make-me-repeat-myself-what-you-need-to-know-about-getting-kids-to-listen/) - Do you ever find yourself staring down at a tiny person, finger wagging, saying these exact words? Have you ever wondered if they make... - [5 Steps Toward Managing Your Parenting Triggers](https://sureparenting.com/5-steps-toward-managing-your-parenting-triggers/) - When you’re aiming to be a calm mom, it’s remarkably valuable to manage your triggers! One of my biggest triggers is PAIN! And of course... - [Find Your Happy Place](https://sureparenting.com/find-your-happy-place/) - Find your happy place… Sure, that could be a tropical island but few of us can go there daily, so let’s focus a little more narrowly. ... - [Which Glasses Are You Wearing](https://sureparenting.com/which-glasses-are-you-wearing/) - On Monday, I had to drop off my husband at the airport. Sometimes his job requires he fly to other states so this wasn’t all that... - [Everything is a Trade-Off - There are No "Perfect" Parents](https://sureparenting.com/everything-is-a-trade-off-there-are-no-perfect-parents/) - A lot of times in parenting we make a choice and defend it because it “works” - that may be our choice to bottle-feed or breastfeed, that... - [The "D" Word - One reason your child may not be listening...](https://sureparenting.com/the-d-word-one-reason-your-child-may-not-be-listening/) - “Don’t touch.” “Don’t run.” “Don’t hit.” “Don’t yell.” Wouldn’t it be lovely if “don’t” worked for our kids?! How many times have you... - [Why is my kid being "bad"? Has he lost his mind?](https://sureparenting.com/why-is-my-kid-being-bad-has-he-lost-his-mind/) - Mercury in retrograde. Full moon. Wildfire smoke in the air. Whatever it is, we want something to blame when our kids suddenly start... - [What is S.U.R.E. Parenting? Are YOU sure about your parenting?](https://sureparenting.com/what-is-sure-parenting-are-you-sure-about-your-parenting/) - Dear Mama, ​ Have you ever found yourself saying, “Are you sure,” to your child? Well as long as you speak English and your child is over... - [Does life feel like a roller coaster sometimes?](https://sureparenting.com/does-life-feel-like-a-roller-coaster-sometimes/) - Let's look at the last month: ~ Spoke at the incredible Moms on Fire Retreat! (WIN!) ~ Then got sick. ~ Then got sick again. ~ Then... - [Managing Sibling Rivalry](https://sureparenting.com/managing-sibling-rivalry/) - For anyone who has more than 1 child, chances are you have heard the term “sibling rivalry” and the phrase brings a whole host of... - [Corrective Experiences Are My Favorite Part of Growing Up!](https://sureparenting.com/corrective-experiences-are-my-favorite-part-of-growing-up/) - Throughout the course of our childhood, we develop our beliefs about the world. These become our truth. They are embedded into the... - [The 4 BRAIN Types for Children I see in S.U.R.E. Parenting](https://sureparenting.com/the-4-brain-types-for-children-i-see-in-sure-parenting/) - S.U.R.E. Parenting is an acronym for the 4 main pillars that create the style of parenting that allows a home to thrive. Self-Honoring,... - [There is More Than 1 Way to be a S.U.R.E. Parent](https://sureparenting.com/there-is-more-than-1-way-to-be-a-sure-parent/) - "How do I discipline? How do I teach my child? How do I make my child ..." The truth is, there is no silver bullet in parenting. Every... - [The Santa Debate - And Our Middle Ground (How do you do Santa?)](https://sureparenting.com/the-santa-debate-and-our-middle-ground-how-do-you-do-santa/) - Funny we live in a time where there can even be a debate about Santa - but here we are. Let’s see if we can find a middle ground... Camp... - [25 Quick and Low Energy Self-Care Options for Moms](https://sureparenting.com/25-quick-and-low-energy-self-care-options-for-moms/) - This is part 1 of an I-don’t-know-how-many part series. So far I have 88 self-care items on a master list, but I’m aiming to break them... - [20 Medium Length, Low Energy, Self-Care Options for Moms](https://sureparenting.com/20-medium-length-low-energy-self-care-options-for-moms/) - This is part 2 of an I-don’t-know-how-many part series. So far I have 88 self-care items on a master list, but I’m aiming to break them... - [13 Medium Length, Higher Energy, Self-Care Options for Moms](https://sureparenting.com/13-medium-length-higher-energy-self-care-options-for-moms/) - This is part 3 of an I-don’t-know-how-many part series. So far I have 88 self-care items on a master list, but I’m aiming to break them... - [15 Long, Low Energy, Self-Care Options for Moms](https://sureparenting.com/15-long-low-energy-self-care-options-for-moms/) - This is part 4 of an I-don’t-know-how-many part series. So far I have 88 self-care items on a master list, but I’m aiming to break them... - [15 Long, Higher Energy, Self-Care Options for Moms](https://sureparenting.com/15-long-higher-energy-self-care-options-for-moms/) - This is part 5 of an I-don’t-know-how-many part series. So far I have 88 self-care items on a master list, but I’m aiming to break them... - [When Your Toddler Starts Saying "No!"](https://sureparenting.com/when-your-toddler-starts-saying-no/) - Many 1st time parents describe a shift in their child that looks something like this: “My child was really pretty easy going and so... - [Dear Anger and Rage - The Letter You Need to Write](https://sureparenting.com/dear-anger-and-rage-the-letter-you-need-to-write/) - Most of my readers are parents aiming to parent differently than they were parented. Most of us find out that we’re too easily triggered... - [Parenting Assumptions: Helpful or Harmful](https://sureparenting.com/parenting-assumptions-helpful-or-harmful/) - There is one basic premise that renders parenting easier, less stressful, and more enjoyable. If you are sick of feeling overwhelmed and... - [Jami's Parenting Transformation Story: It's Normal to Be Human -Ways We Mom Interview](https://sureparenting.com/jamis-parenting-transformation-story-its-normal-to-be-human-ways-we-mom-interview/) - Like MANY moms, Miss Jami is a busy lady and being the exclusive caregiver for her young son made it impractical to do a live video... - [Why So Whiny - 3 Reasons Your Child is Whining and What You Can Do](https://sureparenting.com/why-so-whiny-3-reasons-your-child-is-whining-and-what-you-can-do/) - Every parent I’ve ever known has experienced the dreaded “whiny-phase” and felt helpless to stop the ear-piercing pleas before losing... - [Is it Disrespect or Dysregulation?](https://sureparenting.com/is-it-disrespect-or-dysregulation/) - TL:DR - It’s dysregulation and you can help. Here’s the video version. Let’s talk about disrespect. I’m pretty certain that a huge... - [Mean and Hurtful Behavior - Why Do They Do That?](https://sureparenting.com/mean-and-hurtful-behavior-why-do-they-do-that/) - Our kids are often mean or hurtful for the same reasons we are. When we feel huge confusing feelings inside and haven’t yet developed... - [They Need to Say No - And You're Still the Parent When They Do](https://sureparenting.com/they-need-to-say-no-and-youre-still-the-parent-when-they-do/) - “No,” and variations of it, “I won’t,” “Stop!” “But whyyyy?”, and even “AHHHHHHHHHHHH!” etc are parenting pain points for most of us! But... - [Taylor Douglas Rewrite: 8 Family Cultures Worth Developing and Boundaries Worth Holding](https://sureparenting.com/taylor-douglas-rewrite-8-family-cultures-worth-developing-and-boundaries-worth-holding/) - In our free Facebook Group (Empowering Parents to Uplift Kids) one of our members shared a piece by David Morris called 8 FIGHTS WORTH... - [12 Tips for Pregnancy Anxiety After Losses](https://sureparenting.com/12-tips-for-pregnancy-anxiety-after-losses/) - Recently a mom asked what she could do to manage her anxiety and worry during her current pregnancy given that she’s had repeated... - [My Child Got Hit By Another Kid](https://sureparenting.com/my-child-got-hit-by-another-kid/) - Most young children who spend enough time together will eventually devolve into physical problem-solving - hitting, kicking, pushing,... - [Is Respectful Parenting Rewarding Our Kids' Bad Behavior?](https://sureparenting.com/is-respectful-parenting-rewarding-our-kids-bad-behavior/) - The vast majority of adults today were not raised with any form of Respectful parenting. So there are a lot of uninformed or misinformed... - ["Inner Child? That's Weird" - Why Science Supports Inner Child Healing](https://sureparenting.com/inner-child-thats-weird-why-science-supports-inner-child-healing/) - I was talking with a client and mentioned that "reparenting her inner child" could be a helpful approach to some of the repeated... - [Parenting Through Sleepless Nights: Responsive Strategies and Realistic Expectations for Newborn (or Toddler) Sleep](https://sureparenting.com/parenting-through-sleepless-nights-responsive-strategies-and-realistic-expectations-for-newborn-or-toddler-sleep/) - Kim and I break down responsive sleep solutions for wakeful babies. - [10-ish Scripts for “Hurry Up” Moments](https://sureparenting.com/10-ish-scripts-for-hurry-up-moments/) - Cycle Breaking Parents often know what they do not want to do but that leaves a void that often feels overwhelming during tense moments.... - [Is a Perfectionism Part Derailing Your Parenting?](https://sureparenting.com/is-a-perfectionism-part-derailing-your-parenting/) - Like most of you reading this, I’ve undergone extensive self-healing, coaching, and professional therapy. 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