Author: Chelsea Dorcich

As parents, we cannot say yes to everything and need to ease off the idea of being superheroes. On this week’s Project Parenthood podcast we highlight ways in which we, as parents, can take better care of ourselves so that we can be better parents to our children. Understanding “why is your mental health important” is integral to this process.  The realization I will never forget the day a colleague asked me when my days off are. At that moment, I realized that I didn’t have one. Between working, coaching, and participating in my children’s extracurricular activities, I didn’t…

How do you help kids with anxiety? In today’s digital age, where information and stimuli are abundant, it’s not uncommon for our children to develop feelings of anxiety and doubts. These emotions can manifest through continuous, obsessive thoughts that might start with “Maybe…”, “What if…”, or “It could be…” leading to scenarios where the child is stuck on a particular idea or thought, creating a cycle of worry and compulsive behaviors in an attempt to alleviate these feelings. Understanding the roots of anxious thoughts This week’s episode of the Project Parenthood podcast delves into the nature of doubts, which can…

We are continuing our discussion (that we started last week on episode 764 of Project Parenthood) on how to consciously parent siblings. I’ll dive deeper into the art of consciously parenting siblings, a continuation of our discussion that promises to enrich the familial bonds within your household. We discuss practical strategies to nurture a harmonious relationship between siblings, emphasizing the natural aspect of sibling rivalry and the power of connection and coaching. Understanding sibling rivalry Is sibling rivalry normal? Absolutely. It’s a typical and natural phenomenon, stemming from the basic human need to survive. However, it’s not the fights, but the…