September launch price: $27 through September 30, 2026. $37 beginning October 1.
a little less
fussy gus
real life.
still learning.

For the overstimulated mama

a little less fuss starts with us.

You love your kids deeply. You also get overwhelmed by the noise, the whining, and being needed by everybody at once. This is a real-life guide for less yelling, less guessing, and more connection.

get the guide · $27

One payment. 33-page PDF. Download after checkout.

The A Little Less Fussy Gus guide cover, featuring an illustration of Jess with her two boys.
The guide, worksheets, and reminders.
All in one place.

Before we talk about the kids

this is for
the mama.

Somebody needs a snack. Somebody cannot find the shoes that are directly in front of them. You have been touched approximately 900 times today, and there is noise coming from every direction.

Then your kid loses it, and somehow you are supposed to be the emotionally regulated adult.

This guide starts with what is happening inside you. Then it walks through the patterns that keep making the same moments hard: the arguing, the giving in, the repeating yourself, and the “forget it, I’ll do it myself.”

You can probably do it all. You probably do not need to.

Inside a little less fussy gus

what to notice.
what to say.
what to try next.

A way to work through the hard moment, starting with you and ending with what everyone can practice next time.

  1. regulate you first.

    Notice your warning signs earlier and give yourself a minute before the whole house gets louder.

  2. look at what happened before.

    Look for transitions, discomfort, demands, and the patterns around the behavior.

  3. notice when the fuss works.

    Catch the cycle of asking, arguing, and eventually doing it yourself. Practice helping without taking over.

  4. hold the line.

    Use fewer words and clear boundaries while leaving room for disappointment, frustration, and big feelings.

  5. teach what to do instead.

    Give kids actual words for asking for help, needing space, and trying again.

  6. repair when you get it wrong.

    Own the yelling, apologize, and reconnect. The boundary can still stand.

and something to use when your brain is full.

The behavior detective worksheet, one-thing plan, fridge page of phrases, and 30-second reset are included in your PDF. Print the pages you want nearby.

For the days that feel like a lot

you are still
learning too.

  • You hear yourself getting louder and want something to come back to.
  • You keep doing everything yourself because the argument feels harder.
  • You want to hold a boundary without delivering a closing argument.
  • You want your kids to ask for help, contribute, handle disappointment, and repair when they hurt someone.

The digital guide

a little less fussy gus

$27

September launch price through September 30.
$37 beginning October 1, 2026.

33-page downloadable PDF
Worksheets + practical phrases + reset page
Read on your device or print what you need

get my copy · $27

One-time purchase. No subscription.

Before you buy

a few things to know.

What am I getting?

A 33-page PDF of A Little Less Fussy Gus, including the worksheets, phrases, and reset tools described above. This purchase is the digital guide. There is no physical book to ship.

How do I get the guide?

After successful checkout, the next page gives you the link to open and save your PDF. You can read it on your phone, tablet, or computer, or print the pages you want to use.

Do I have to read it all before I start?

No. Start with one repeated pattern. The “pick one thing” section and one-thing plan help you choose where to begin. There is no need to overhaul your entire household before breakfast.

Is this a course or a community?

This purchase is the downloadable guide. A course, coaching, and community access are not included.

Is this professional or individualized parenting advice?

It is a practical guide written from a mama’s experience. It does not diagnose your child or replace individualized support. It also includes a section on noticing when your family may need help beyond a guide.

pick one pattern.
teach one better way.

You still love your kids. You are still learning. Start with the thing making home the hardest right now.

get the guide · $27
A Little Less Fussy Gus · a little less fuss starts with us.