When You Make a Mistake in Parenting
Here are some gentle and effective strategies to use when you make a mistake in parenting: 1) Naming the mistake as an “opportunity to learn”, teaching through the experience, and creating a plan for the future.
How To Parent Toddlers: My Top 3 Proven Tips
Parenting toddlers is full of tender moments and unexpected challenges. Those early years—ages two to four—are a time when little…
How To Parent Your Child During Family Visits
Family visits are such a special time, but they can also bring up new questions for parents. Whether you’re hosting…
How To Get More Respect From Your Child
In parenting, we often wish our kids would be respectful and do as they’re told. When things go wrong, we…
How to Calm Complaints and Crabbiness: The Three H’s Method
What do I do when I just don’t GET what is wrong with my kid, or it’s something that seems…
How to Start Using Affirmations to Boost Your Child’s Confidence
What is an Affirmation? Affirmations are positive statements that help us and our kids think in a more uplifting way…
How to calm a 4-year-old meltdown
What do I do when my 4-year-old has a meltdown or starts demanding things in public? It’s so embarrassing to…
How to Handle Rudeness in Kids: Positive Parenting Strategies
As a licensed counselor and parenting coach, I’ve had many parents ask me what to do when their child is…
How To Limit Screen Time For Kids (Ages 5-12)
In a world dominated by screens, guiding our children towards real-life experiences has become more crucial than ever. And screen…
How to End Whining: Effective Strategies for Better Relationships
Are you tired of hearing your child whine and wish they could communicate their needs more maturely? If your child…