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
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
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
Raising a Child Who Thinks, Not Just Obeys
The other day I was speaking with a couple, and the dad sighed deeply, “I just want my son to listen! Why is that so hard?!”… More
The Path to Better Behavior Isn’t What You Think
When it comes to parenting, few topics get as much attention as behavior, and for good reason. Every parent wants their child to grow into a… More
Are You Over-Parenting? How Doing Less Can Help Your Child Grow More
Do you ever wonder if you’re doing too much for your child? Solving too many problems? Explaining every detail? Negotiating every moment? If you find yourself… More
Support, Don’t Fix: A Better Way to Parent
Every parent wants their child to succeed socially – of course! You want them to have close friendships, handle conflict with confidence and communication, and feel… More