Kathryn
Kathryn Seibert is a Certified Parent Coach with Grow As A Parent. She discovered peaceful parenting when she realized the authoritarian way of parenting didn’t feel right but she didn’t know another way. She works with parents to end powers struggles and find joy and cooperation in the home by parenting in a more calm and connected way. You can find ways to work with her at www.growasaparent.com.
Peaceful Parenting through the Middle School Years: Yes, It’s Possible!
Peaceful Parenting through the Middle School Years: Yes, It's Possible!
Since becoming a parent, I was conditioned to be concerned about how I would navigate my children’s middle school years. Adolescents and teens have a...
Are You Watching Stranger Things With Your Kids?
Warning :: Some of the information below contains spoilers.
Unless you’ve been living in the Upside Down, you know Stranger Things released its long-awaited Season 4 episodes through Netflix on May 27. My husband and...
“Mommy, Can Two Girls Get Married?” :: How I’d Handle The Question Versus Three...
“Mommy, Can Two Girls Get Married?” :: How I’d Handle The Question Versus Three Years Ago
Almost three years ago, I published an article for New Orleans Mom entitled, “Mommy, Can Two Girls Get Married?”...
Does Your White Privilege Make You Uncomfortable? Good.
Does your white privilege make you uncomfortable?
Does it make you squirm with shame and regret?
Does it make your face hot and your heart race when you think of the times you stayed silent?
Growing up,...
How I Learned to Love My Curly Hair
A woman's hair is part of her identity. It’s a form of expression, not just a physical characteristic.
Hair is something I’ve struggled with my whole life. Growing up, my friends had gorgeous, straight hair,...
I’m Wearing a Mask. Are You?
There have been many differing opinions when it comes to how families are handling social isolation and distancing. Some families have a certain group of neighbor kids or cousins they allow their kids to...
Tips for Handling Your Child’s Anxiety During Quarantine
Author’s Note :: I am not a licensed professional. However, my daughter has experienced anxiety and adjustment disorder tendencies for almost two years. In that time, we’ve practiced getting ahead of it as a...
Treasuring My Little Ones During a Crisis
They say they’re only little once. Babies don’t keep. This stage is fleeting. My dad likes to quote Trace Adkins whenever I seem a tad overwhelmed by telling me, “You’re gonna miss this.” When...
I Didn’t Buy Enough Alcohol and Other Things I’ve Learned After Week 1 in...
We are one week down in coronavirus quarantine and I have learned a lot about myself, my family and our fellow man. Here are just a few takeaways.
I sorely underestimated the amount of alcohol...
Cooped Up With Corona Madness :: Explore the NOLA Outdoors
Feeling cooped up yet? Who else's kids have already eaten through one month's worth of snacks in three days? I guess I'm not the only one around here that's stress eating!
If you are practicing...
Your Son Isn’t Bad, He’s Just Busy
Tiny terror. Hyper. Captain Destructo. Bad.
These are all terms my three-year-old son has (lovingly) been called by family members or myself. I truly try to not label my kids, but sometimes I find myself...
How Play Therapy Can Be a Game Changer
When my five-year-old daughter got diagnosed with “adjustment disorder with anxiety,” there wasn’t one particular instance that led us to a therapist’s office. It was a culmination of strong emotions, big outbursts and perpetual worry...
Mardi Gras Anxiety Is Real
Where are my Type A personalities at? Better yet, where are my Type As who don’t have a designated spot on the parade routes?
With parade season now in full swing, I’m having Mardi Gras...
Don’t Pluck Your Eyebrows and Other Words of Wisdom for My Daughter
To my sweet, silly daughter:
You are just a couple of weeks shy of your 7th birthday, and currently asking me things like, “Why do you shave your legs?” and “What do you think I’m...