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
Letβs talk about punishment. What it is. Why itβs 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, youβre 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: βWhy arenβt you in bed yet?β βHow many times do I have to tell you?β… More
One Shift For More Cooperation
How often do you find yourself yelling across the room for your child to do something? βPut your shoes on!β βBrush your teeth!β βLetβs go, weβre… More
The #1 Sleep Hack Most Parents Overlook
I donβt usually love the word βhack.β Or βtrick.β Parenting isnβt 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, youβre not imagining it. Many parents tell me their child does βpretty wellβ all day longβ¦… More
The Power of Doing Less
Iβve 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 Childβs Cooperation Isnβt 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. Weβre not necessarily looking… More
