Parenting Advice

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 “gentle parenting,” or “conscious parenting”, parents are frequently encouraged to give their children choices. And in many ways, that… More

Young child painting independently at a table, an example of child-led play and autonomy in children

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

Mother raising her voice at her child while sitting on a couch, illustrating the topic of yelling in parenting

What Every Parent Needs to Understand About Yelling

Let’s have an honest conversation about yelling. Pretty much every parent I have worked with (and know) has lost their cool and yelled at their children… More

Two parents sitting on a couch with their young daughter between them, arguing over parenting decisions while the child looks distressed — illustrating the good cop bad cop parenting

Are You Stuck in a “Good Cop / Bad Cop” Parenting Dynamic?

Are you stuck in a “good cop / bad cop” parenting dynamic? If so, you are far from alone. This pattern shows up in many families,… More

Young boy happily putting coins into a piggy bank, illustrating Dr. Siggie's spend save share approach to teaching child allowance spending

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

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

Young child lying on the floor looking disappointed, illustrating how to help your child handle disappointment

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

three children playing outside - why children lie and how parents can respond

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

Mother sitting beside her young daughter in a calm moment, illustrating the shift from over-parenting to empowering connection

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

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