Tricks to help with grouchy kids. Stop your children from pouting with these simple tips.

My Daughters showing Good Attitudes thanks to these tips!

Are your kids grouchy, moody, or always pouting? I totally get it. Here are my solutions that have worked time and time again in my own family. As a mom of 2 preschoolers and a baby, I know how real the struggle is to keep spirits high and everyone content.


Before I was a mom and worked in the fitness industry (which you can read about here), I worked with students in after school programs and summer camps and I picked up a few tricks along the way. I know how difficult it can be to keep the peace with younger kids, so I wrote up my top tips to keep your kids spirits high while school is out.

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Interested in my top ways to help grouchy kids? Keep reading...

are your kids thirsty? 

When it comes to cranky kids, there is always one thing I check first.

No matter what, the first thing that I check with my kids is if they are dehydrated. When kids are dehydrated, their bodies need to work much harder, which can be exhausting which translates into a grumpy kid. 

To stop this problem before it begins, I always try to come up with little ways to encourage more water drinking and the most successful method is a Water Challenge. Its a week long challenge to help encourage more water consumption while taking away some stress on me. 

In fact, the Kids Water Challenge was so successful that I will send it to you for free. 

​sometimes kids are grumpy because they are bored

Boredom can lead to a lot of frustration for anyone and children are no exception.


Mama’s everywhere are always searching for things to entertain the kids that don’t involve screens and it is hard! It’s unfair of us to expect our kids spirits to stay high when there just isn’t anything for them to do. I went to my community and got some great recommendations for things that you can order on Amazon to entertain your preschoolers and you can see that list here. 

Sometimes Cooking with kids is a great way to help change their attitudes

​some kids need vitamin d

Have you heard of it? Vitamin D is known as the happy vitamin.

Vitamin D stimulates your intestines and creates a more restful sleep. Your family needs Vitamin D! You can get it from the sun or in a liquid form like this brand on Amazon. It has zero taste so you can just drop it in your kids’ water bottles in the morning or on their tongues, if they like to be adventurous. 

​Grouchy kids might need fiber

Another feel good nutrient. Fiber is like the oil in a car- it keeps the digestive system running at top speed and everyone’s mood lifted high.


​Helping kids get fiber is super simple to get since its in most fruits and vegetables or you can try something like my Super Simple Lentil Banana Bread Muffins to sneak in some extra fiber. 

Fiber is the perfect solution to a grouchy kid!

moody kids sometimes just need to move

Humans were meant to move! So get going. When we can’t get outside, our favorite is on Amazon Prime’s Video called Cosmic Kids Yoga. She tells a fun story with a life lesson through movement and is perfect for getting my preschoolers wiggles out.

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A good mom friend recommended Cosmic Kids Yoga to me, and I am never going back.

Looking at Books can calm tiny minds and spirits

a cranky toddler might need some quiet time with a good book

You might be unable to go many places during the school break, but you can get to some of my favorite places like Narnia and Hogwarts. A great option is an Audible Gift Membership on Amazon where you can listen to audio books, news, or guided wellness programs anywhere, anytime. I like to put one on while my kids need to sit and focus on an activity like a puzzle or playing with their homemade playdoh. 

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Did I miss anything Mama? How are you keeping spirits high while school is out? Comment Below!