KISm Parenting Solutions

Kiante Wheatley | Certified Parent Coach & Child Life Coach

I am a parent coach who supports and guides exhausted and overwhelmed working parents becoming successful in both their careers and parenting, while fostering connection and harmony in their homes. I am dedicated to providing practical solutions and strategies that empower parents to regain control over their time and create a calm and stress free environment, even in the face of challenges. Through personalized time management systems and nurturing support, I help parents achieve a sense of balance, enabling them to arrive at work on time and cultivate a deep sense of inner strength and well-being. Together, we will navigate the journey towards a family that works together, where connection and efficiency coexist, allowing both parents and children to thrive.

Middle school is WEIRD 😂

I'm back! 👋🏾 I took a little break from your inbox because I was doing exactly what a lot of you were doing...trying to get these kids ready for another school year. 😂 And this year feels VERY different in my house. My youngest started middle school, and my oldest is moving closer and closer to officially becoming a teenager. Ugh. Where is the time going?!? But let me tell you... Middle school is WEIRD. One day they're talking your ear off. The next day: "How was school?" "Fine." "What did...

6 days ago • 1 min read

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Something has to change before the school year starts again

Has this thought been coming up lately… “Something has to change before the school year starts again”? Not in a dramatic way. But in small, quiet moments. A rough morning.A chaotic transition.A day that just feels harder than it should. And you catch yourself thinking: “We can’t do this again next year.” Because now you’ve seen it. The patterns.The pressure points.The things that keep making life harder. And July has a way of making that really clear. There’s enough distance from the school...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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I don’t want them to waste the summer

Have you caught yourself thinking… “I don’t want them to waste the summer”? You want it to matter. Not just pass by. So you start planning. Activities.Outings.Trips.“Fun” things to make it memorable. But somewhere along the way… It starts to feel like pressure. Like you have to get it right. Like every week should count. And instead of feeling excited… You feel responsible. For the memories.For the experience.For making summer “good enough.” That’s a lot to carry. And here’s the truth:...

about 2 months ago • 1 min read

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They have everything… and still say they’re bored

“They have everything… so why are they still bored?” You’ve set up activities.You’ve suggested ideas.You’ve tried to make the day fun. And still… “I’m bored.” Again. And again. And again. It’s frustrating. Because it starts to feel like it’s your job to fix it. To entertain.To suggest.To keep things moving. And when you don’t? The whining starts.The screens take over.Or the day just drags. But here’s the shift most parents don’t hear: Boredom isn’t the problem. It’s a skill gap. Your child...

2 months ago • 1 min read

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I want to enjoy summer… but everything feels chaotic

Do you find yourself thinking… “I want to enjoy summer… but everything feels chaotic”? Because you want the slower days.The freedom.The break from strict schedules. But instead? Things feel messy. No one knows what’s happening next.Routines disappear.And small things turn into big struggles. It’s frustrating. Because this is supposed to be the easy season. So you try to loosen up even more. “Let’s just go with the flow.” But somehow… that makes it worse. More pushback.More emotions.More...

2 months ago • 1 min read

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Work wants results… home needs you… and you’re running on empty

Does this month feel… heavier than usual? Work wants results.Deadlines are stacking up.Everyone’s pushing to “finish strong.” And at the same time… Home needs you more.Summer vacations.Schedule changes.Kids who are done with the routine. So you’re being pulled in two directions. And neither one is slowing down. Which leaves you feeling like you’re always behind somewhere. At work… not enough time.At home… not enough energy. And the pressure builds. “I just need to push through.”“I’ll catch up...

3 months ago • 1 min read

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Camps, coverage, carpools… I’m already tired

Camps, coverage, carpools… And it’s barely started. So why do you already feel tired? Because summer isn’t less responsibility. It’s different responsibility. No school day to rely on.No built-in schedule holding things together. Now it’s on you to coordinate everything. Who’s watching the kids?Who’s driving?What time does it start… and end? And it’s not just one plan. It changes every week. Sometimes every day. So your brain stays “on” all the time. Trying to remember.Trying not to miss...

3 months ago • 1 min read

How am I going to sustain this for the next few months?

Have you asked yourself this yet… “How am I going to sustain this for the next few months?” Summer just started. And already, your brain is jumping ahead. Camps.Childcare gaps.Work deadlines.Endless unstructured days. It starts to feel… long. Too long. And that’s when the overwhelm kicks in. Because you’re not just managing today. You’re trying to solve the entire summer at once. And no matter how you plan it, it feels like a lot to carry. So you either over-plan… or avoid planning...

3 months ago • 1 min read

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Why are they acting different already?

Have you caught yourself thinking… “Why are they acting different already?” School just ended.They were so ready for the break. And now? More meltdowns.More “I’m bored.”More pushback over simple things. It’s confusing. Because this is what they wanted… right? But here’s what’s really going on: When structure disappears, kids feel it fast. Even if they couldn’t wait for summer. Because that routine? It gave their day shape.It told them what to expect.It helped them feel steady. Without it,...

3 months ago • 1 min read

School is ending… now what?

School is ending… now what? At first, it sounds exciting. No lunches to pack.No early drop-offs.No homework battles. But then… a few days in, something feels off. Mornings get messy.Bedtimes drift later.Everyone’s a little more on edge. And you’re left thinking: “Why does this feel harder than it should?” Because no one really talks about this part. We plan the fun.The trips.The camps. But we don’t plan for the loss of structure. And that structure? It was quietly holding your days together....

3 months ago • 1 min read