The Rooted Parent blog
Research-informed ideas for the hard parts of parenting, written in plain language you can use today.
How to Prevent Holiday Meltdowns: A Calm Plan for Sensitive Kids
Why the holidays are so hard on kids, and a simple plan for before, during, and after the big day.
Read the articleWhat to Say Instead of "Calm Down": 8 Phrases That Actually Help
Why "calm down" backfires in the middle of a meltdown, and 8 phrases that help kids feel safe and settle faster.
Read the articleHow to Tell Your Kids About Divorce (Ages 5 to 12)
What to say, what to avoid, and how to support kids ages 5 to 12 when parents separate.
Read the articleHow to Help a Teenager With Anxiety
How to tell normal worry from something more, and research-informed ways to help your teen feel braver.
Read the articleHow to Help a Grieving Child Through the Holidays
Gentle, practical ways to help kids through Thanksgiving, winter holidays, and other hard days after a loss.
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