Happy child laughing with parents outdoors, illustrating the joy of confident parenting with clear boundaries and age-appropriate choices

Are We Giving Our Children Too Many Choices?

In modern parenting, especially in what’s called β€œgentle parenting,” or β€œconscious parenting”, parents are frequently encouraged to give their children choices. And in many ways, that… More

mother and daughter facing each other in argument at home, illustrating how to handle back talk

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

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

The #1 Sleep Hack Most Parents Overlook

I don’t usually love the word β€œhack.” Or β€œtrick.” 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 β€œpretty well” all day long…… More

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