The Real Purpose of Allowance (It’s Not What You Think)
Allowance can feel surprisingly complicated. How much should you give? When to start? Should it be tied to chores? And one of the biggest questions parents… More
The Most Powerful Way to Handle Back Talk
If you’ve ever felt instantly triggered when your child talks back, you’re in good company. In my 35 years of working with families, back talk is… More
How to Help Your Child Handle Disappointment (Without Fixing It)
Disappointment is one of the hardest emotions for both children and parents to tolerate. And yet, in parenting, the opportunities for your child to experience disappointment,… More
Why Children Lie: Understanding the Root Causes and How to Respond
Understanding why children lie starts with a simple truth: it’s more common than you think. When parents discover their child has lied, it can feel surprising,… More
The Link Between Over-Parenting and Childhood Anxiety
Today, I want to explore one of the most important – and admittedly uncomfortable – conversations we can have as parents: the connection between over-parenting and… More
Why Punishment Backfires
Let’s talk about punishment. What it is. Why it’s so common. And why, despite our very best intentions, it often falls short of what we actually… More
Are Kids Today More Anxious?
If it feels like childhood anxiety is everywhere lately, you’re not imagining it. Over the last few years, I have witnessed a clear trend. More and… More
How Anxiety Hides in Everyday Behaviors
Today I want to share a story a client shared with me, with his full permission. His 6-year-old daughter loved dance class. She looked forward to… More
Say What You Mean: The Power of Authentic Communication in Parenting
How often do you find yourself asking your child questions like: “Why aren’t you in bed yet?” “How many times do I have to tell you?”… More
One Shift For More Cooperation
How often do you find yourself yelling across the room for your child to do something? “Put your shoes on!” “Brush your teeth!” “Let’s go, we’re… More
