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Jul 29, 20223 min

Moms. Imperfect is the new Perfect

Your three year old is zooming around the kitchen again have told him exactly one zillion times not to run in the kitchen. Then it...

Jan 23, 20223 min

Parenting Magic Wand

If you could wave your parenting magic wand and instantly stop yelling, nagging, bribing, or having power struggles and time outs, would...

Oct 13, 20212 min

Vital to be Vulnerable!

The last time I took a taxi, I asked the driver what was new in his life. He told me his wife just had a baby a month earlier. I...

Oct 8, 20213 min

The End of Power Struggles: A Parable

Peter and Anna live together. Peter has been stressed out because Anna has been having a hard time getting out the door on time in the...

Jun 24, 20212 min

Unlearning the FEAR of the YES within Ourselves

"We have been raised to FEAR the YES within ourselves." ~ Audre Lorde When I first heard this quote, it stopped me in my tracks. I spend...

Mar 20, 20213 min

Mean what you say. Say what you mean.

When parents say one thing, but feel differently inside, it's very confusing and anxiety-provoking to children (of any age). An example:...

Mar 13, 20214 min

Co-regulation Leads to Self-regulation

First of all, as with any parenting skills upgrade, let yourself off the hook for the past. You - like your child - always do the best...

Feb 15, 20213 min

Resist the "I Told you So" Urge!

"Mom, can I go Sam's party on Saturday night?" "Well, where is it? Will his parents be home?" "Sam rented an Air B&B out in the country....

Jan 28, 20212 min

Want your child to succeed? Let her FAIL!

Parents love our kids. We want the best for them. Our children are precious and it's so hard to watch them struggle. AND, it's so...