JOYrific Mornings: Avoiding Power Struggles with Oppositional Children
Jamie Braithwaite Jamie Braithwaite

JOYrific Mornings: Avoiding Power Struggles with Oppositional Children

Waking up to the sound of an alarm, preparing breakfast that goes uneaten, and facing the morning battle to get your child out the door for school can feel like a monumental task. Especially when your child resists every step of the way, the stress can take a toll on the whole family's morning routine. However, with consistency, a solid morning routine, and the support of kind partner, teachers, and support staff turning these challenging mornings into JOYrific starts is entirely possible. Here's a few tips:

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Redefining Strength: Women's Personal Battles with ADHD
Jamie Braithwaite Jamie Braithwaite

Redefining Strength: Women's Personal Battles with ADHD

Jamie Braithwaite, the heart and soul behind JOYrific, has always been at the forefront of exploring and nurturing emotional well-being. It's with great courage and openness that Jamie shares a personal voyage that mirrors the experiences of many women across the globe. In the summer of 2022, amidst steering the ship at JOYrific and working as the Director of Operations at Infinity Investing, Jamie sought professional help for symptoms primarily related to the loss of ability to control emotional regulations—a domain where Jamie has not only dedicated over a decade of study with JOYrific but also championed in our collective pursuit of joy and emotional resilience.

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