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Jamie Edelbrock

jamie@jamieedelbrock.com

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I'm so glad you're here.

I know what it's like to be overwhelmed and in need of support. Here, you can find the resources and inspiration to help you and your child.

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✨ BIG NEWS! ✨

I just got a Friends & Family discount code straight from my publisher—and I get to share it with YOU!

For a limited time, you can grab Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle for 50% OFF! Just head to www.mascotbooks.com, add one or both books to your cart, and use code 50OFFNOW at checkout!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to snag these for your kids, your classroom, or as a gift—this is it!

Have questions? DM me anytime. Happy reading!

New around here? Here’s what my books are all about:

💜 Tangled Up
A gentle, colorful story that eases the fear of the unknown by shining a positive light on mental health and therapy. It reminds kids (and adults) that it’s okay when life feels tangled—and that help is always there to guide us as we twirl bravely through it.

💙 Be the Sparkle
In a world where scary news can feel overwhelming, this book empowers young readers to find hope, kindness, and light. It teaches kids they are never alone and shows them how to shine even when the world feels dark.

Grab yours today and spread a little light! ✨

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨

I just got a Friends & Family discount code straight from my publisher—and I get to share it with YOU!

For a limited time, you can grab Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle for 50% OFF! Just head to www.mascotbooks.com, add one or both books to your cart, and use code 50OFFNOW at checkout!

If you’ve been waiting for the perfect moment to snag these for your kids, your classroom, or as a gift—this is it!

Have questions? DM me anytime. Happy reading!

New around here? Here’s what my books are all about:

💜 Tangled Up
A gentle, colorful story that eases the fear of the unknown by shining a positive light on mental health and therapy. It reminds kids (and adults) that it’s okay when life feels tangled—and that help is always there to guide us as we twirl bravely through it.

💙 Be the Sparkle
In a world where scary news can feel overwhelming, this book empowers young readers to find hope, kindness, and light. It teaches kids they are never alone and shows them how to shine even when the world feels dark.

Grab yours today and spread a little light! ✨

No matter what you believe, this season is full of meaning.

Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Holi, Nowruz, and other spring holidays are all rooted in themes of renewal, freedom, reflection, and hope.

Spring invites us into new life, new beginnings, and the possibility of change.

What better time than now to talk to our kids about how we can nurture hope, plant seeds of kindness, and be the change we want to see in the world?

Whether you’re celebrating with tradition, prayer, color, food, or simply enjoying nature’s bloom - may this season remind you that growth is always possible.

🌸🌼🌍☀️🕊️💛

#SpringHope #NewBeginnings #EasterSeason #Passover #Ramadan #Holi #Nowruz #InterfaithLove #HopeAndHealing #ParentingWithPurpose #BeTheChange #FaithAndFamily #MindfulMoments #CelebrateDiversity

No matter what you believe, this season is full of meaning.

Easter, Passover, Ramadan, Holi, Nowruz, and other spring holidays are all rooted in themes of renewal, freedom, reflection, and hope.

Spring invites us into new life, new beginnings, and the possibility of change.

What better time than now to talk to our kids about how we can nurture hope, plant seeds of kindness, and be the change we want to see in the world?

Whether you’re celebrating with tradition, prayer, color, food, or simply enjoying nature’s bloom - may this season remind you that growth is always possible.

🌸🌼🌍☀️🕊️💛

#SpringHope #NewBeginnings #EasterSeason #Passover #Ramadan #Holi #Nowruz #InterfaithLove #HopeAndHealing #ParentingWithPurpose #BeTheChange #FaithAndFamily #MindfulMoments #CelebrateDiversity

Mic drop. 🎤

Thank you for the timely reminder, @responsive_parenting! #parents #itsourjob

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Mic drop. 🎤

Thank you for the timely reminder, @responsive_parenting! #parents #itsourjob

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Easter often comes wrapped in traditions: egg hunts, coordinating outfits, family photos, hosting, cooking, cleaning, church, and more.

But let’s be real. When the pressure to create a “perfect” day creeps in, things can unravel fast. One forced photo or high-stakes brunch later, someone ends up in tears (sometimes it’s us).

If the holiday hustle makes you feel like a cracked Easter egg, a melted Peep, or a hollow chocolate bunny, take a breath. It’s okay to pause.

Your relationship with your kids matters more than Pinterest-worthy moments or matching outfits for strangers on the internet.

This year, what would happen if you took the pressure off? What if you let go of the expectations and simply enjoyed the day just as you are, just as they are?

That’s where the real magic is.

🐣🐰🌸🥚💛

#GentleParenting #HolidayPressure #EasterWithKids #MindfulParenting #ConnectionOverPerfection #LetThemBeLittle #ParentingTruths #SlowDownAndSavor #RealLifeParenting #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheCycle

Easter often comes wrapped in traditions: egg hunts, coordinating outfits, family photos, hosting, cooking, cleaning, church, and more.

But let’s be real. When the pressure to create a “perfect” day creeps in, things can unravel fast. One forced photo or high-stakes brunch later, someone ends up in tears (sometimes it’s us).

If the holiday hustle makes you feel like a cracked Easter egg, a melted Peep, or a hollow chocolate bunny, take a breath. It’s okay to pause.

Your relationship with your kids matters more than Pinterest-worthy moments or matching outfits for strangers on the internet.

This year, what would happen if you took the pressure off? What if you let go of the expectations and simply enjoyed the day just as you are, just as they are?

That’s where the real magic is.

🐣🐰🌸🥚💛

#GentleParenting #HolidayPressure #EasterWithKids #MindfulParenting #ConnectionOverPerfection #LetThemBeLittle #ParentingTruths #SlowDownAndSavor #RealLifeParenting #MentalHealthMatters #BreakTheCycle

I love this from @never_empty_nest! 💕 #tellthem

I love this from @never_empty_nest! 💕 #tellthem

Thank you for this reminder, @writers! #kindnessalwayswins 💐

Thank you for this reminder, @writers! #kindnessalwayswins 💐

Thank you for this incredible reminder, @heymom.co! #youmatter ✨♥️

Thank you for this incredible reminder, @heymom.co! #youmatter ✨♥️

My therapist told me that healthy parenting is like a waltz.

You move together in rhythm, sometimes holding close and sometimes stepping back, but always staying connected. There is flow, grace, and trust. You do not have to be in lockstep every moment. You just need to stay in tune with one another.

There is a natural give and take in parenting. Moments of leading, moments of following. Moments of closeness, and moments where your child needs space to grow.

For example, you know those times when you are watching your child play, maybe at a park or in the living room, and they bring you something to look at? They are excited and want you to see it. You look in amazement, give them the encouragement they need to hear, and then they go back to playing. They come and go because they know you will be there and they have the freedom to explore.

That never changes as they grow. In fact, that is how parenting is supposed to be.

The scenario would be completely different if we were to control their every move while they play and explore. The rhythm would be off and the relationship out of step.

If parenting feels more like a tug of war than a dance, it may be time to pause and evaluate.

Because parenting is not about control, perfection, or constant correction. Like a waltz, it is about connection, regulation, and returning to each other again and again.

Your relationship with your child sets the tone for how they experience love, safety, and belonging. So let it be one of trust and grace, like a dance that grows more beautiful over time.

#PeacefulParenting #TherapyWisdom #ParentingSupport #ParentingWithLove #GentleParenting #HealthyAttachment #ParentingJourney #ConnectionOverControl #MindfulParenting #SecureParenting #WaltzOfParenting #mentalhealthmatters #parenting

My therapist told me that healthy parenting is like a waltz.

You move together in rhythm, sometimes holding close and sometimes stepping back, but always staying connected. There is flow, grace, and trust. You do not have to be in lockstep every moment. You just need to stay in tune with one another.

There is a natural give and take in parenting. Moments of leading, moments of following. Moments of closeness, and moments where your child needs space to grow.

For example, you know those times when you are watching your child play, maybe at a park or in the living room, and they bring you something to look at? They are excited and want you to see it. You look in amazement, give them the encouragement they need to hear, and then they go back to playing. They come and go because they know you will be there and they have the freedom to explore.

That never changes as they grow. In fact, that is how parenting is supposed to be.

The scenario would be completely different if we were to control their every move while they play and explore. The rhythm would be off and the relationship out of step.

If parenting feels more like a tug of war than a dance, it may be time to pause and evaluate.

Because parenting is not about control, perfection, or constant correction. Like a waltz, it is about connection, regulation, and returning to each other again and again.

Your relationship with your child sets the tone for how they experience love, safety, and belonging. So let it be one of trust and grace, like a dance that grows more beautiful over time.

#PeacefulParenting #TherapyWisdom #ParentingSupport #ParentingWithLove #GentleParenting #HealthyAttachment #ParentingJourney #ConnectionOverControl #MindfulParenting #SecureParenting #WaltzOfParenting #mentalhealthmatters #parenting

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring an important message from parenting coach and mentor, Jamie @therepairentcoach! She wants to remind you that you are not alone in your parenting journey! Parenting is hard… for EVERYONE!

Take this truth with you today and remember that despite the parenting struggles you may be feeling now, you are not alone and this too shall pass. ♥️

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself #thistooshallpass #deepbreath

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring an important message from parenting coach and mentor, Jamie @therepairentcoach! She wants to remind you that you are not alone in your parenting journey! Parenting is hard… for EVERYONE!

Take this truth with you today and remember that despite the parenting struggles you may be feeling now, you are not alone and this too shall pass. ♥️

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself #thistooshallpass #deepbreath

You can’t change who your child is, nor should you want to.

They were created to be uniquely themselves, and your greatest gift as a parent isn’t to mold them into something they’re not, but to nurture who they already are.

Support their growth. Build their confidence. Celebrate their voice. Because when a child is seen, accepted, and loved for exactly who they are, they blossom into their most authentic selves.

Let’s raise kids who know they are enough… just as they are.

#ParentingWithPurpose #AuthenticParenting #RaisingConfidentKids #GentleParenting #ParentingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #JamieEdelbrock #ParentingSupport #UnconditionalLove #consciousparenting

You can’t change who your child is, nor should you want to.

They were created to be uniquely themselves, and your greatest gift as a parent isn’t to mold them into something they’re not, but to nurture who they already are.

Support their growth. Build their confidence. Celebrate their voice. Because when a child is seen, accepted, and loved for exactly who they are, they blossom into their most authentic selves.

Let’s raise kids who know they are enough… just as they are.

#ParentingWithPurpose #AuthenticParenting #RaisingConfidentKids #GentleParenting #ParentingJourney #MentalHealthMatters #JamieEdelbrock #ParentingSupport #UnconditionalLove #consciousparenting

I love this reminder from @goodvibeswithwords!

You don’t have to figure it all out tonight.
You don’t have to have the answers.
You don’t have to carry the weight alone.

Take a breath.
Get some rest.
Trust that clarity will come in its own time.

Some of the most beautiful breakthroughs happen after letting go.✨

Tag someone who needs this reminder tonight. ♥️

#MentalHealthMatters #GiveYourselfGrace #HealingJourney #OneStepAtATime #RestIsProductive #SelfCompassion #MindsetShift #EmotionalWellness #YouAreNotAlone #eveningreminder

I love this reminder from @goodvibeswithwords!

You don’t have to figure it all out tonight.
You don’t have to have the answers.
You don’t have to carry the weight alone.

Take a breath.
Get some rest.
Trust that clarity will come in its own time.

Some of the most beautiful breakthroughs happen after letting go.✨

Tag someone who needs this reminder tonight. ♥️

#MentalHealthMatters #GiveYourselfGrace #HealingJourney #OneStepAtATime #RestIsProductive #SelfCompassion #MindsetShift #EmotionalWellness #YouAreNotAlone #eveningreminder

Earlier this week I was out for a peaceful walk when two kids zoomed past me on their bikes. They were laughing, fearless, and totally in their element.

As they flew by, one yelled, “Always expect the unexpected!”

I froze. I mean… was that a warning? A prophecy? A reminder from the universe? Should I be inspired by their spontaneity or slightly concerned for my safety?

Either way, it hit me: sometimes life’s most profound truths come in unexpected ways. In this case, screaming by on two wheels.

Should I be concerned or inspired by hearing this? What would you be? Tell us below! 👇🏻
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#ExpectTheUnexpected #LifeWithKids #WisdomFromTheYoung #InspirationEverywhere #ParentingMoments #parenting #parenthood #mentalhealthmatters #advice

Earlier this week I was out for a peaceful walk when two kids zoomed past me on their bikes. They were laughing, fearless, and totally in their element.

As they flew by, one yelled, “Always expect the unexpected!”

I froze. I mean… was that a warning? A prophecy? A reminder from the universe? Should I be inspired by their spontaneity or slightly concerned for my safety?

Either way, it hit me: sometimes life’s most profound truths come in unexpected ways. In this case, screaming by on two wheels.

Should I be concerned or inspired by hearing this? What would you be? Tell us below! 👇🏻
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#ExpectTheUnexpected #LifeWithKids #WisdomFromTheYoung #InspirationEverywhere #ParentingMoments #parenting #parenthood #mentalhealthmatters #advice

Thank you for the inspiration, @silverfox_vibes! It’s always a good idea to be kind. ✨

Thank you for the inspiration, @silverfox_vibes! It’s always a good idea to be kind. ✨

I love receiving messages like this! It’s an honor to see my books in classrooms. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰

Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle are must haves in your classrooms and here’s why:

Tangled Up is intended to lessen the fear of the unknown and shines a positive, peaceful light on mental health and therapy. It colorfully shows how the beautiful threads of us can become tangled, and how therapists and counselors are here to help us twirl bravely through life.

Be the Sparkle teaches young readers they are not alone and shows them positive ways to respond when the world feels dark.

Want more information on how to get the books? Would you like free digital copies? Or maybe free downloadable coordinating worksheets? DM me! I’m happy to share.

I love receiving messages like this! It’s an honor to see my books in classrooms. Thank you for sharing!! 🥰

Tangled Up and Be the Sparkle are must haves in your classrooms and here’s why:

Tangled Up is intended to lessen the fear of the unknown and shines a positive, peaceful light on mental health and therapy. It colorfully shows how the beautiful threads of us can become tangled, and how therapists and counselors are here to help us twirl bravely through life.

Be the Sparkle teaches young readers they are not alone and shows them positive ways to respond when the world feels dark.

Want more information on how to get the books? Would you like free digital copies? Or maybe free downloadable coordinating worksheets? DM me! I’m happy to share.

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring a short and sweet message from blogger, author, and mom mentor, @nikkioden! She wants to remind you that YOU MATTER and to keep shining your unique light. ✨

Take this truth with you today and remember the world needs what you have to offer!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring a short and sweet message from blogger, author, and mom mentor, @nikkioden! She wants to remind you that YOU MATTER and to keep shining your unique light. ✨

Take this truth with you today and remember the world needs what you have to offer!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Just dropped my firstborn off across the country so they can spread their wings. Now I am sitting at my gate, crying at the empty indoor playground, all I can see is them as a little one.

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is raising them to leave and loving them enough to let them go.

To the parents with big kids, you’re not alone. To the parents of little ones, I know it may not feel like it now, but the days really do fly.
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#ParentingJourney #LettingGo #FirstbornFeels #BigKidMilestones #LittleKidMoments #GrowingUpFast #BittersweetParenting #LoveAndLetGo #MomLife #ProudParent #ParentingThroughSeasons #parent #parenting

Just dropped my firstborn off across the country so they can spread their wings. Now I am sitting at my gate, crying at the empty indoor playground, all I can see is them as a little one.

One of the hardest parts of being a parent is raising them to leave and loving them enough to let them go.

To the parents with big kids, you’re not alone. To the parents of little ones, I know it may not feel like it now, but the days really do fly.
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#ParentingJourney #LettingGo #FirstbornFeels #BigKidMilestones #LittleKidMoments #GrowingUpFast #BittersweetParenting #LoveAndLetGo #MomLife #ProudParent #ParentingThroughSeasons #parent #parenting

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your right now is not your forever.

The heaviness you feel, the uncertainty you’re walking through, the pain you’re carrying—it won’t always be like this. Life shifts. Healing happens. Light finds its way in, even when it feels impossible.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take the next breath. The next step. The next moment.

You are not stuck. You are growing.

Hang in there. Better days are coming. You are not alone. 💛

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #anxiety #love #mentalhealthmatters #depression #motivation #health #wellness #mindfulness #healing #parenting #life #loveyourself #therapy #inspiration #happiness #mindset #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #meditation #mentalillness #psychology #wellbeing #recovery #instagood #happy

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but your right now is not your forever.

The heaviness you feel, the uncertainty you’re walking through, the pain you’re carrying—it won’t always be like this. Life shifts. Healing happens. Light finds its way in, even when it feels impossible.

You don’t have to have it all figured out. Just take the next breath. The next step. The next moment.

You are not stuck. You are growing.

Hang in there. Better days are coming. You are not alone. 💛

#mentalhealth #mentalhealthawareness #selfcare #selflove #anxiety #love #mentalhealthmatters #depression #motivation #health #wellness #mindfulness #healing #parenting #life #loveyourself #therapy #inspiration #happiness #mindset #positivity #positivevibes #quotes #meditation #mentalillness #psychology #wellbeing #recovery #instagood #happy

As parents, we say things over and over, hoping something sticks. Sometimes it feels like we’re talking to a wall.

But then… a moment like this:

My big kid is moving out and spreading their wings, and I had a tearful, worrisome moment.

I was the one crying. I was the one needing reassurance.

In that moment, they wrapped their arms around me and said something I’ve said to them a hundred times:

“I’m going to be okay. Everything is figure-out-able.”

My words. Coming back to me. A full-circle moment I’ll never forget.

This is your reminder to keep speaking life. Keep planting those seeds. Even when they roll their eyes, sigh dramatically, or walk away mid-sentence - they’re listening.

And one day, they might just say it back when you need it most. ♥️

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#parenting #parentingtips #momlife #motherhood #kids #family #baby #parenthood #parents #love #children #education #mom #toddler #tipsparenting #dadlife #mentalhealth #mumlife #momsofinstagram #fatherhood #newborn #parentinglife #toddlerlife #babygirl #babyboy #raisingteens #yourwordsmatter

As parents, we say things over and over, hoping something sticks. Sometimes it feels like we’re talking to a wall.

But then… a moment like this:

My big kid is moving out and spreading their wings, and I had a tearful, worrisome moment.

I was the one crying. I was the one needing reassurance.

In that moment, they wrapped their arms around me and said something I’ve said to them a hundred times:

“I’m going to be okay. Everything is figure-out-able.”

My words. Coming back to me. A full-circle moment I’ll never forget.

This is your reminder to keep speaking life. Keep planting those seeds. Even when they roll their eyes, sigh dramatically, or walk away mid-sentence - they’re listening.

And one day, they might just say it back when you need it most. ♥️

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#parenting #parentingtips #momlife #motherhood #kids #family #baby #parenthood #parents #love #children #education #mom #toddler #tipsparenting #dadlife #mentalhealth #mumlife #momsofinstagram #fatherhood #newborn #parentinglife #toddlerlife #babygirl #babyboy #raisingteens #yourwordsmatter

I love this reminder from @lorie_ladd! ♥️

Feeling stuck in a mood you don’t want to be in? Here’s one of the fastest ways to shift your energy: Be kind.

Not just to the people you know, but to anyone. Everyone.

♥️ Smile at the person next to you.
♥️Say hi to someone in line.
♥️Ask your barista how their day is going.
♥️Offer a compliment, even a small one.

Kindness doesn’t just help others, it liberates you.

It moves your focus away from what’s heavy in your heart and creates space for connection, presence, and peace.

Try it today. Step outside your thoughts and step into kindness. Watch how quickly your day transforms.

Because kindness doesn’t just shift you.
Kindness shifts the world.

#KindnessMatters #MentalHealth #EnergyShift #BeTheLight #HumanConnection #MindfulLiving #EmotionalHealth #KindnessIsPower

I love this reminder from @lorie_ladd! ♥️

Feeling stuck in a mood you don’t want to be in? Here’s one of the fastest ways to shift your energy: Be kind.

Not just to the people you know, but to anyone. Everyone.

♥️ Smile at the person next to you.
♥️Say hi to someone in line.
♥️Ask your barista how their day is going.
♥️Offer a compliment, even a small one.

Kindness doesn’t just help others, it liberates you.

It moves your focus away from what’s heavy in your heart and creates space for connection, presence, and peace.

Try it today. Step outside your thoughts and step into kindness. Watch how quickly your day transforms.

Because kindness doesn’t just shift you.
Kindness shifts the world.

#KindnessMatters #MentalHealth #EnergyShift #BeTheLight #HumanConnection #MindfulLiving #EmotionalHealth #KindnessIsPower

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but one of the most powerful shifts you can make in parenting is to stop seeing yourself as the authority over your child and start seeing them as a human growing and learning alongside you.

You’re not here to control them - you’re here to guide, model, and grow with them.

Here are a few ways to lean into this shift:

💛Listen more than you speak. Give them space to share their thoughts and feelings without rushing to correct or fix.

💛Own your mistakes. Saying “I was wrong” or “I’m sorry” teaches them accountability and builds trust.

💛Get curious instead of reactive. Ask what they’re feeling, what they need, or what might be going on beneath the behavior.

💛Practice emotional regulation. Your calm presence is more powerful than any punishment or lecture.

💛See challenges as opportunities. Each tough moment is a chance to grow your relationship, not control it.

Your child isn’t a project to perfect. They’re a person to connect with. That connection begins when we let go of power and lean into partnership.

#GentleParenting #ConnectedParenting #RespectfulParenting #ParentingTips #CycleBreaker #MindfulParenting #ParentingWithPurpose #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingJourney

I don’t know who needs to hear this, but one of the most powerful shifts you can make in parenting is to stop seeing yourself as the authority over your child and start seeing them as a human growing and learning alongside you.

You’re not here to control them - you’re here to guide, model, and grow with them.

Here are a few ways to lean into this shift:

💛Listen more than you speak. Give them space to share their thoughts and feelings without rushing to correct or fix.

💛Own your mistakes. Saying “I was wrong” or “I’m sorry” teaches them accountability and builds trust.

💛Get curious instead of reactive. Ask what they’re feeling, what they need, or what might be going on beneath the behavior.

💛Practice emotional regulation. Your calm presence is more powerful than any punishment or lecture.

💛See challenges as opportunities. Each tough moment is a chance to grow your relationship, not control it.

Your child isn’t a project to perfect. They’re a person to connect with. That connection begins when we let go of power and lean into partnership.

#GentleParenting #ConnectedParenting #RespectfulParenting #ParentingTips #CycleBreaker #MindfulParenting #ParentingWithPurpose #EmotionalIntelligence #ParentingJourney

I had such a meaningful conversation on the @artofraisinghumans podcast!

We dove into something so important - how healing ourselves is often the first step to helping our kids.

When my daughter was struggling, I realized that the best way I could support her was to start facing my own anxiety and unpacking my past trauma.

Therapy changed everything. Not just for me, but for our whole family.

This episode is about that journey and how doing the inner work can lead to transformation in parenting, relationships, and life.

Give it a listen if you’re navigating parenting, healing, or both. It’s a conversation straight from the heart.

Find the link in my stories or over at @artofraisinghumans! 🎙️

#PodcastGuest #MentalHealthAdvocate #ChildrensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #TherapyWorks #ParentingWithPurpose #CycleBreaker #artofraisinghumans #mentalhealthmatters

I had such a meaningful conversation on the @artofraisinghumans podcast!

We dove into something so important - how healing ourselves is often the first step to helping our kids.

When my daughter was struggling, I realized that the best way I could support her was to start facing my own anxiety and unpacking my past trauma.

Therapy changed everything. Not just for me, but for our whole family.

This episode is about that journey and how doing the inner work can lead to transformation in parenting, relationships, and life.

Give it a listen if you’re navigating parenting, healing, or both. It’s a conversation straight from the heart.

Find the link in my stories or over at @artofraisinghumans! 🎙️

#PodcastGuest #MentalHealthAdvocate #ChildrensMentalHealth #HealingJourney #TherapyWorks #ParentingWithPurpose #CycleBreaker #artofraisinghumans #mentalhealthmatters

I love this message from @ourseasns! ♥️

April is here. A new month, a new page, a new chance.

I hope April surprises you with peace in the moments you least expect it. I hope laughter finds its way into your days, even if you’ve been walking through something heavy. I hope you feel lighter, freer, more like yourself.

Most of all, I hope you know you deserve it.

Not because you’ve earned it, or done everything right, but because you’re human and worthy, just as you are.

Let the good things in. You don’t have to prove yourself to receive them.

#aprilintentions #newmonthnewenergy #deserving #hopefulhearts #mentalhealthmatters

I love this message from @ourseasns! ♥️

April is here. A new month, a new page, a new chance.

I hope April surprises you with peace in the moments you least expect it. I hope laughter finds its way into your days, even if you’ve been walking through something heavy. I hope you feel lighter, freer, more like yourself.

Most of all, I hope you know you deserve it.

Not because you’ve earned it, or done everything right, but because you’re human and worthy, just as you are.

Let the good things in. You don’t have to prove yourself to receive them.

#aprilintentions #newmonthnewenergy #deserving #hopefulhearts #mentalhealthmatters

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring an important message from @christina_runstheworld, a teacher, children’s book author, and mom who shares a powerful reminder that regardless of what society tells us, no parts of our bodies are flawed. We are all human and we are all normal!

Take this truth with you today and remember that YOU are enough exactly how you are!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring an important message from @christina_runstheworld, a teacher, children’s book author, and mom who shares a powerful reminder that regardless of what society tells us, no parts of our bodies are flawed. We are all human and we are all normal!

Take this truth with you today and remember that YOU are enough exactly how you are!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #youareenough #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Somewhere out there, someone holds a beautiful memory with your name on it. A moment you may not even remember, but to them, it meant everything.

Maybe it was a kind word, a spontaneous laugh, or a ridiculously fun moment that stuck with them.

It’s wild to think how deeply we can impact others just by being ourselves. ♥️

Thank you @warpaintjournal for the reminder and perspective.
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#PositiveImpact #KindnessMatters #beyourself #UnseenMoments #YouMatter #CoreMemories #BeTheLight

Somewhere out there, someone holds a beautiful memory with your name on it. A moment you may not even remember, but to them, it meant everything.

Maybe it was a kind word, a spontaneous laugh, or a ridiculously fun moment that stuck with them.

It’s wild to think how deeply we can impact others just by being ourselves. ♥️

Thank you @warpaintjournal for the reminder and perspective.
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#PositiveImpact #KindnessMatters #beyourself #UnseenMoments #YouMatter #CoreMemories #BeTheLight

Thank you for this reminder, @bradstulberg!

Social media often makes us believe we need to be happy all the time — like happiness is the ultimate sign of success.

But the truth is, it’s okay to feel anxious, sad, scared, or vulnerable.

You’re human.

Real strength comes from allowing those feelings, honoring them, and still choosing to move forward with purpose.

Staying true to yourself and your emotions is more powerful than any opinion or expectation.

Emotional flexibility > perfection.

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#mentalhealthmatters #bereal #feel #feelings #parenting #adulting #loveyourself #socialmediaisnotreallife

Thank you for this reminder, @bradstulberg!

Social media often makes us believe we need to be happy all the time — like happiness is the ultimate sign of success.

But the truth is, it’s okay to feel anxious, sad, scared, or vulnerable.

You’re human.

Real strength comes from allowing those feelings, honoring them, and still choosing to move forward with purpose.

Staying true to yourself and your emotions is more powerful than any opinion or expectation.

Emotional flexibility > perfection.

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#mentalhealthmatters #bereal #feel #feelings #parenting #adulting #loveyourself #socialmediaisnotreallife

Thank you, @dr.leahkatz, for this amazing perspective shift!

Ever catch yourself asking, “Is this normal?” when it comes to your emotions or mental health?

@dr.leahkatz offers a beautiful shift in perspective:

Try replacing “normal” with “human.”

Now ask, “Is this human?”

Feel the difference?

Suddenly, instead of questioning yourself, you’re reminding yourself:

Yes. This is human.

You’re human.

And you’re not alone.

Let’s normalize being human—messy, emotional, complicated, and completely worthy.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today.
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#MentalHealthAwareness #BeHuman #YouAreNotAlone #DrLeahKatz #SelfCompassion #ItsOkayToFeel #EmotionalWellness #NormalizeHumanity

Thank you, @dr.leahkatz, for this amazing perspective shift!

Ever catch yourself asking, “Is this normal?” when it comes to your emotions or mental health?

@dr.leahkatz offers a beautiful shift in perspective:

Try replacing “normal” with “human.”

Now ask, “Is this human?”

Feel the difference?

Suddenly, instead of questioning yourself, you’re reminding yourself:

Yes. This is human.

You’re human.

And you’re not alone.

Let’s normalize being human—messy, emotional, complicated, and completely worthy.

Tag someone who needs to hear this today.
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#MentalHealthAwareness #BeHuman #YouAreNotAlone #DrLeahKatz #SelfCompassion #ItsOkayToFeel #EmotionalWellness #NormalizeHumanity

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring a fun message from a creative children’s book author @rellabbooks who shares a powerful reminder that being kind is the first thing we should do every day. Imagine the impact we would have if we all started our day with kindness!

Take this truth with you today and remember to be kind to yourself, to others, and even your things!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Welcome to #TuesdaysTruth! ✨

Sometimes, a few words can make all the difference. Each week, I share a 30-second encouragement from incredible advocates, authors, and changemakers to bring light and hope to your day.

Today, I’m featuring a fun message from a creative children’s book author @rellabbooks who shares a powerful reminder that being kind is the first thing we should do every day. Imagine the impact we would have if we all started our day with kindness!

Take this truth with you today and remember to be kind to yourself, to others, and even your things!

What’s a truth that keeps you going? Drop it in the comments! 👇🏻
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#Encouragement #WordsOfWisdom #LightInTheDark #HopeIn30 #TuesdaysTruth #loveyourself #loveeachother #loveyourneighbor #mentalhealthawareness #bekind #speaktruth #thistooshallpass #speakup #shareyourstory #believeinyourself

Children thrive when they’re free to be themselves. When we celebrate our kids for who they truly are, not who we expect them to be, we give them the freedom to explore, learn, and grow without fear of judgment.

This kind of unconditional love builds confidence, resilience, and self-worth. It becomes a foundation they carry with them for life.

Our role is not to mold them into our image. It’s to empower them to become the best version of themselves.

Here are some tips for nurturing your child’s self-esteem and confidence:

♥️ Celebrate their uniqueness
♥️ Offer unconditional support
♥️ Encourage curiosity and exploration
♥️ Be a positive role model
♥️ Give constructive, loving feedback
♥️ Validate their feelings
♥️ Create a safe space for expression

Want to dive deeper? Read more at jamieedelbrock.com ♥️

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#BeYourself #AuthenticParenting #PositiveParenting #ChildDevelopment #UnconditionalLove #SelfEsteem #ConfidenceBuilding #LetThemBloom #RaisingKids #ParentingWisdom #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth #parenting

Children thrive when they’re free to be themselves. When we celebrate our kids for who they truly are, not who we expect them to be, we give them the freedom to explore, learn, and grow without fear of judgment.

This kind of unconditional love builds confidence, resilience, and self-worth. It becomes a foundation they carry with them for life.

Our role is not to mold them into our image. It’s to empower them to become the best version of themselves.

Here are some tips for nurturing your child’s self-esteem and confidence:

♥️ Celebrate their uniqueness
♥️ Offer unconditional support
♥️ Encourage curiosity and exploration
♥️ Be a positive role model
♥️ Give constructive, loving feedback
♥️ Validate their feelings
♥️ Create a safe space for expression

Want to dive deeper? Read more at jamieedelbrock.com ♥️

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#BeYourself #AuthenticParenting #PositiveParenting #ChildDevelopment #UnconditionalLove #SelfEsteem #ConfidenceBuilding #LetThemBloom #RaisingKids #ParentingWisdom #mentalhealthmatters #childrensmentalhealth #parenting

Last summer, my daughter and I were putting together a piece of furniture. There were a lot of pieces and it required a lot of tools. Overwhelmed and worried, she froze and suggested we wait for my husband to come home so he could build it.

My husband is helpful and loving and would have built it for us in a heartbeat, but her comment triggered a past belief from when I was an Evangelical.

Evangelicals are taught from an early age that they are nothing without God, they are born sinful, and to seek him with their heart, mind, and soul.

I took this so seriously that I often wouldn’t think for myself and felt paralyzed when I didn’t hear from him or know what he wanted me to do. I would pray, go on walks, read my Bible wondering and worrying about what he wanted me to do, thinking I could do nothing without him. I lacked confidence and I didn’t trust myself.

So, I looked my daughter in her eyes and said, “No. We are not waiting. Dad is helpful and loving, but we, YOU, are capable, strong, and can figure out what to do.”

I want her to be confident. I want her to believe in herself. I want her to trust herself.

She was proud when we finished the complex project. (I was too!) And we went on about our day.

If you feel the need to wait for physical help, financial reasons, for a partners input, or just until you feel ready, that is understandable and respectable.

However, if you can’t make a decision or take the next step because you are waiting to hear from God, and it leaves you feeling frozen, you’re missing out what it means to be a human.

YOU, yes YOU, are capable.

If there is God, if he created you in his image, and if he is all loving and all knowing, then you are more than capable of trusting your intuition, doing difficult things, and making choices for yourself.

If God is all knowing, all loving, and in control, yet holds your answers hostage while you call out to him and plead for an answer, that’s not love. A loving parent wouldn’t do that.

Trust yourself. You are good. You are capable. You are in control. You can figure out anything.

All of that is human nature at its core, and that’s a good thing.

#jamiesuedeconstructs

Last summer, my daughter and I were putting together a piece of furniture. There were a lot of pieces and it required a lot of tools. Overwhelmed and worried, she froze and suggested we wait for my husband to come home so he could build it.

My husband is helpful and loving and would have built it for us in a heartbeat, but her comment triggered a past belief from when I was an Evangelical.

Evangelicals are taught from an early age that they are nothing without God, they are born sinful, and to seek him with their heart, mind, and soul.

I took this so seriously that I often wouldn’t think for myself and felt paralyzed when I didn’t hear from him or know what he wanted me to do. I would pray, go on walks, read my Bible wondering and worrying about what he wanted me to do, thinking I could do nothing without him. I lacked confidence and I didn’t trust myself.

So, I looked my daughter in her eyes and said, “No. We are not waiting. Dad is helpful and loving, but we, YOU, are capable, strong, and can figure out what to do.”

I want her to be confident. I want her to believe in herself. I want her to trust herself.

She was proud when we finished the complex project. (I was too!) And we went on about our day.

If you feel the need to wait for physical help, financial reasons, for a partners input, or just until you feel ready, that is understandable and respectable.

However, if you can’t make a decision or take the next step because you are waiting to hear from God, and it leaves you feeling frozen, you’re missing out what it means to be a human.

YOU, yes YOU, are capable.

If there is God, if he created you in his image, and if he is all loving and all knowing, then you are more than capable of trusting your intuition, doing difficult things, and making choices for yourself.

If God is all knowing, all loving, and in control, yet holds your answers hostage while you call out to him and plead for an answer, that’s not love. A loving parent wouldn’t do that.

Trust yourself. You are good. You are capable. You are in control. You can figure out anything.

All of that is human nature at its core, and that’s a good thing.

#jamiesuedeconstructs

My oldest sent me this video and I couldn’t help but think of the impact we have on our children.

Let me explain.

My child was bullied. In middle school, people would call them names, pull their hair, and surround them in a circle and make fun of them. They would make animal sounds at them, tease them, and visibly whisper about them.

When we moved across the world, they told their friends to tell the bullies that they had died.

That’s right, they would rather fake their death than face those kids again. The grim reality is that many kids have chosen to end their lives because of this.

When I asked them about it they said, “I think kids bully because they see adults do it. They are influenced from a young age, and they think it’s ok. They are learning by example.”

Ouch. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

For the rest of the week, I found myself listening to what was on the news, YouTube, and social media. I noticed my own words, and I became extremely aware of how adults talk to and about each other.

They’re right.

While the vast majority of adults do not surround other adults, pull their hair, or trip them in the hallway, adults do bully each other.

Adults gossip. Adults shame. Adults talk behind other people’s backs, and make fun of people — especially if they don’t think like, act like, or believe like they do. It can be subtle, or it can be loud.

Often, it’s justified by needing to vent, prove a point, the promise not to tell anyone, or in the name of a good laugh. And the hard truth is that it’s easiest to do all of this in the comfort of our own homes while our kids are watching and listening.

I know, I know. We would never intentionally teach our kids to bully. In fact, in most homes, we teach children it is extremely wrong. But I think we, as adults, can take it one step further. We can be careful what we say about others — especially in front of our kids.

We are the first and best examples for our children, and I believe change starts with us.

Let’s lead well.♥️

My oldest sent me this video and I couldn’t help but think of the impact we have on our children.

Let me explain.

My child was bullied. In middle school, people would call them names, pull their hair, and surround them in a circle and make fun of them. They would make animal sounds at them, tease them, and visibly whisper about them.

When we moved across the world, they told their friends to tell the bullies that they had died.

That’s right, they would rather fake their death than face those kids again. The grim reality is that many kids have chosen to end their lives because of this.

When I asked them about it they said, “I think kids bully because they see adults do it. They are influenced from a young age, and they think it’s ok. They are learning by example.”

Ouch. I couldn’t stop thinking about it.

For the rest of the week, I found myself listening to what was on the news, YouTube, and social media. I noticed my own words, and I became extremely aware of how adults talk to and about each other.

They’re right.

While the vast majority of adults do not surround other adults, pull their hair, or trip them in the hallway, adults do bully each other.

Adults gossip. Adults shame. Adults talk behind other people’s backs, and make fun of people — especially if they don’t think like, act like, or believe like they do. It can be subtle, or it can be loud.

Often, it’s justified by needing to vent, prove a point, the promise not to tell anyone, or in the name of a good laugh. And the hard truth is that it’s easiest to do all of this in the comfort of our own homes while our kids are watching and listening.

I know, I know. We would never intentionally teach our kids to bully. In fact, in most homes, we teach children it is extremely wrong. But I think we, as adults, can take it one step further. We can be careful what we say about others — especially in front of our kids.

We are the first and best examples for our children, and I believe change starts with us.

Let’s lead well.♥️

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