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Set Up 2024 to be the Best Parenting Year Ever
I have a question for you… If you were standing in a room full of your favorite things, knowing that the most exciting thing to happen to you all year is imminent, would you find it hard to focus? I’m going to go ahead and assume you answered yes, because that’s how your children feel…
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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…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.