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Welcome to the Sunshine+Sage Parenting Journal, Where Science Meets Soul

Grounded in neuroscience and developmental psychology, my blog blends brain-based strategies and whole-child wisdom to help you nurture resilient, emotionally attuned, and deeply connected children from birth to age 7.

diverse kids wearing colorful super hero costumes and holding hands in a park on a sunny day
Ana Mercedes Facenda, M.Ed
How Clothing Affects Your Child's Confidence and Development (Ages 0-7)
Have you ever noticed how your toddler insists on wearing their superhero cape to the grocery store, or how your preschooler lights up when they put on their favorite dress? As parents, you often view these moments as cute phases or minor battles to...
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Young boy sitting in a field of orange flowers
Ana Mercedes, M.Ed/ Parenting Coach
What's Missing In Parenting Advice? 10 Soulful Conscious Shifts Every Parent Deserves To Know
A New Paradigm for Parenting If you’re reading this, you’re probably not the kind of parent who wants cookie-cutter advice or behavior charts taped to the fridge. You intuitively know that parenting is more than bedtime routines and reward systems. ...
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Ana Mercedes, M.Ed
Affirmations for Kids: Nurturing Your Child's Language and Confidence Skills
"Words of belief whispered in a child's ear become the voice that guides their journey through life. A simple affirmation plants a seed of possibility that grows with them, transforming 'I can't' into 'I will try' an...
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Ana Mercedes M.Ed
Self-Care Together: Evidence-Based Practices for Parents and Young Children
Self-care has become something of a buzzword in recent years, often conjuring images of solitary spa days or quiet meditation. But for parents of young children, self-care takes on a different dimension—one that can and should include their children...
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Ana Mercedes, M.Ed
Engaging Ways to Teach Your Child Financial Literacy
Note: This post was originally published on 3/13/25 on the Paradise Learning Nest blog on my website, beijaflorkidsconsulting.com. I am gradually moving the blog posts to this website during rebranding. “The greatest inheritance parents can give th...
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Young working mother with baby using calculator and going through bills while smiling.
Ana Mercedes, M.Ed | Founder Sunshine + Stage Parenting Studio
Raising Money-Smart Kids: Why Financial Literacy Should Start Early
Note: This post was originally published on my website, beijaflorkidsconsulting.com. I will gradually move posts over to this website during the rebranding process. As a specialist in early childhood education, math, and literacy, I often emphasize ...
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father and daughter speaking on the sofa
Ana Mercedes
How Mindful Communication Shapes Your Child's Relational World
In the dance of parent-child interaction, every conversation creates ripples that extend far beyond the moment. When we communicate mindfully with our children, we're not just exchanging information—we're laying the groundwork for their future relat...
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Ana Mercedes, M.Ed | Founder Sunshine + Stage Parenting Studio
Welcome to Sunshine + Sage Parenting Studio: A New Name. A Deeper Purpose
If you follow me on Pinterest, you may have known this space before as Paradise Learning Nest. Perhaps you follow me on Benable as Sunshine and Smiles, or you read my blog, Paradise Learning Nest at Beijaflorkidsonsulting.com. Either way, I'd l...
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