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
The #1 Sleep Hack Most Parents Overlook
I don’t usually love the word “hack.” Or “trick.” Parenting isn’t a quick-fix kind of journey and most of the time, those words oversimplify emotional and… More
Why Does Bedtime Bring Out Big Emotions?
If bedtime feels like it’s harder than it should be, you’re not imagining it. Many parents tell me their child does “pretty well” all day long…… More
The Power of Doing Less
I’ve been counseling parents for years, and one of the things I share that surprises them the most is this: Most parents need to do less…. More
The Key to Your Child’s Cooperation Isn’t What You Think
When we think about what we want most from our children in the day-to-day, one thing often rises to the top: cooperation. We’re not necessarily looking… More
Are There Good and Bad Emotions?
When I’m working with families, one of the things I often say is this: You wouldn’t ask your child to stop being happy… So why would… More
Is Lying Bad Behavior?
Let’s talk about something that stirs up uncomfortable feelings in just about every parent: lying. Imagine this: you send your child to wash their hands before… More
When Screen Time Becomes a Daily Battle
Let’s face it: managing screen time has become one of the biggest stressors in modern parenting. Between phones, YouTube, video games, social media, and the ever-expanding… More
What’s The Difference Between A Threat And A Boundary?
Many parents struggle to understand where the line is between setting boundaries and issuing threats. And the line certainly does seem blurry at times. Let’s clear… More
