Are We Giving Our Children Too Many Choices?
In modern parenting, especially in what’s called “gentle parenting,” or “conscious parenting”, parents are frequently encouraged to give their children choices. And in many ways, that… More
The Two Areas Where Children Need the Most Autonomy
In over 35 years of working with families, I have noticed a pattern repeat itself again and again: many parents are working incredibly hard to give… 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
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
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