Let’s start with the challenge, “My Child Doesn’t Listen”. When a parent says my child doesn’t listen, they really mean they…
Technology Limits in your Home
A few basic parenting ground rules to establish TECHNOLOGY HARMONY at home. We’ve all read endless articles about technology, safety…
The Good Enough Parent
You want more than anything to be a great parent, be available and to not have “shortcomings”. The good news…
Importance of Teaching our Kids Cooperation
Your child is watching and listening to you. How do you interact with family members, friends and even strangers? How…
Helping Your Kids Navigate Through Anxiety
When our kids get anxious, of course we want to make them feel better. But, by protecting them from the…
Button Pushing 101
We all have reactions & reactivity. It’s recognizing what we are feeling in the moment & trying to break the…
10 Tips to Overcome Parenting Challenges:
Discuss differences behind closed doors – your children don’t need to hear you arguing (but it’s certainly Ok for them to…
The Importance of a Quality Connection with your Child
Summer is an ideal time to hone in on your CONNECTION with your children. I’ve written about this before, but in…
My Soon to be Empty Nest
Does an Empty Nest Signify the End of our Parenting Influence? I’ve talked before about my daughter leaving for college…
The Kids Are Not Alright!
Last week I discussed some statistics of what is going on with our kids – increasing levels of anxiety, sadness,…
How do We Talk to our Kids about Tragic Events?!
As a parent and parent coach, I needed to address the events of these last few weeks. I am feeling…
Are We Too Cautious with Our Kids?!
Recently, Netflix started promoting a show called “Old Enough” that’s been a hit in Japan for 30 years. The premise is…