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Navigating Parenting: The Pitfalls of Rewards and Punishments in Raising Authentic, Emotionally Intelligent Kids
Picture having a remote control that effortlessly guides and shapes your child’s behavior. Tidy up your room. Check. Complete your homework. Check. Head to bed. Check. Life suddenly becomes a breeze, devoid of constant reminders, heated arguments, or backtalk. It might sound like a fantasy, yet is it truly so implausible? Life would undoubtedly be…
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Navigating Sibling Dynamics: A Guide to Fostering Respect and Harmony in Your Growing Family
Dear Katherine, A concerned mother of two adorable boys, aged 6 and 3, recently reached out to me about a growing issue in her household. Initially attributing the strife to her older son, she soon discovered it was the younger one incessantly testing his brother’s patience. The constant button-pushing and refusal to give his older…
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How to Make Your Child Say Yes: Tips for Responding When Your Child Says No
Are you tired of hearing the word “no” from your kid? You know how it goes: suddenly your sweet toddler discovers this dreaded two-letter word and begins using it as much as possible—and then keeps using it for the next 16 years! NO, she refuses to eat broccoli for dinner. NO, he won’t put pants…
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Empowering Your Teen: A Guide to Navigating Individuation
Are you wondering why your teen suddenly wants nothing to do with you? Your sweet child who once made you rub their back every night until they fell asleep may now barely even want to be seen with you. This is part of Surviving Your Teen’s Individuation Process, a complex developmental stage known as individuation.…
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Let’s hear it for #AWNewYork23!
So honored to be invited to the Amazon TV studio to share the importance of Conscious Parenting for busy executives whose workplace is impacted by their Homelife! Explored simple ways to eliminate the 3R’s (retaliation, rebellion, and resistance) that impact harmony and ease at home and at work! As well as the all-important “self-started behavioral…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.