Ashley Soderlund

Ashley Soderlund is a mother and child development psychologist who writes about positive parenting, children's emotional intelligence and practical tips on her blog, Nurture and Thrive.

Parenting

The one thing to always say when disciplining your child

When we discipline our children we want to empower them to change their behavior.

July 15, 2021

Child development, Montessori, Parenting styles, Play, Positive parenting, Second year, week 48

Parenting

3 easy steps to help you to handle the next toddler challenge

1. Acknowledge. 2. Connect. 3. Teach. You got this, mama.

June 24, 2016

17 month old, Child development, Discipline, Mama, Montessori, Play, Positive parenting, Second year, week 22, Toddlers, Wxw 222

Parenting

3 quick, effective tips to help kids calm down

#3—Throw away the angry ball together!

June 2, 2016

Anger, Children, Frustration, Helping behavior, Mama, Talking to your children, Toddler behavior

Parenting

3 key ways you can raise a happy, confident child—with your praise

Learn to praise the process—less than the person.

April 28, 2016

Child development, Children, Helping behavior, Mama, Montessori, Play, Positive parenting, Praise, Prosocial behavior, Strategies, Talking to your children, Toddler behavior