Simona Rinfreschi

I'm an author, and I help parents of toddlers avoid tantrums and power struggles. To move from frustration and pain to ease and peace, so they can raise resilient and caring children who are better able to thrive. By subscribing, you'll receive a free copy of The Gentle Reset. It's a short, body-based “parenting first aid” practice for moments when everything feels overwhelming. In five minutes, it offers a simple way to pause, steady yourself, and stay close to your child with no need to fix, force, or get anything right. You will also receive a monthly newsletter with behind-the-scenes peeks, early access and special discounts on offers and books, as well as all the freebies as they become available.

I was the perfect mother. Then my child was born.

Published 4 months ago • 2 min read

Dear kind soul,I’d been preparing for motherhood since my brother was born, when I was 12. I read every baby book and magazine I could get my hands on. I babysat other people’s children, studied child development and child psychology, and later worked in Early Childhood Education. Children behaved beautifully for me, which led me to believe that being a mom would be easy.Of course, the reality was as far removed from everything I thought I knew as it could be. Mom and baby overwhelm My...

Simona Rinfreschi

I was the perfect mother. Then my child was born.

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