Caitlin Van Wyk
15 posts
Senior Writer / Mother of two with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Psychology. After spending time teaching, homeschooling, and immersing myself in Early Childhood Development, I realized that parents need all the help they can get. That is why I passionately offer support and educational content for parents as they navigate the highs and lows of raising kids.
Positive and Negative Reinforcement Made Easy: Let’s Break It Down
Positive and negative reinforcement are common words bandied about in parenting books and on blogs. If you head…
October 28, 2024
How to Handle a Velcro Baby – A Survival Guide for Parents
If you’ve ever felt like your baby is practically glued to you, you’re not alone—welcome to the world…
September 9, 2024
How to Build Confidence in Kids: Self-Esteem Pro Tips
How to build confidence in kids is one of the questions you’ve probably thought about a lot. You…
August 7, 2024
Life Skills for Kids: Tips for Growing Good Adults
There are so many life skills to teach kids that it can feel overwhelming. But what if I…
June 27, 2024
Everything You Need To Know About Anger and How To Fix It
Are you an angry parent? Do you have an angry kid? Parents aren’t honest about anger. I have…
June 27, 2024
Coregulation: What You Need to Know About this Parenting Buzzword
Coregulation is the hottest word in parenting right now. But what is it? And is it worth the…
May 2, 2024
Why Do I Have No Patience For My ADHD Child? Challenges Explained
“Why do I have no patience with my ADHD child?” If your child has ADHD, this might be…
June 28, 2024
Love Languages for Kids 101: What You Need To Know
Understanding love languages for kids is one of the most underrated parenting hacks I’ve come across. As parents,…
July 30, 2024
How To Deal With a Child That Cries Over Everything
Does your child cry all the time? Do you feel like your child overreacts to everything? If so,…
December 27, 2023
Do You Have an Overstimulated Child? Here’s What You Need To Know
Kids get overstimulated when their brains receive more sensory input than they can process. Overstimulation looks different for…
January 10, 2024