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You are not alone – Celebrating mental health awareness month
Each year, an average of 150,000 American lives are lost to drug, alcohol, and suicide-related causes. At the height of the pandemic last year, substance-abuse deaths increased a devastating 18%, christening 2020 the “deadliest year in drug history.” If there’s one thing these numbers tell us, it’s that many of us feel alone. May is…
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Show your children that reading books can be fun!
Show your children that reading books can be fun Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a monthly Q&A with real-life parents/caregivers. If you’d like to submit a question of your own, email me at katherine@consciousparentingrevolution.com. Dear Katherine, I have two rambunctious boys, aged 7 and 9, who love the outdoors and staying active. They spend…
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Is Your Teen Rebelling, Resisting, and Retaliating?
Is your teenager’s defiant behavior ruling your family life? The teenage years are challenging, leaving many parents and caregivers at a loss. But in fact, there’s a perfectly legitimate explanation for their behavior. During adolescence, humans begin developing their prefrontal cortex—the part of the brain responsible for making judgments, weighing pros and cons, and managing…
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Practical Advice for Any Parenting Challenge
Parenting is a constant learning curve. Just when you’ve finally resolved one issue, your kids grow up! And another challenge arises. No matter where you are in your parenting journey, we’re here to support you. To make things easy, we curated some of our most popular blog posts to help you through any difficult situation. …
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Is It Time for a Parent-Teacher Conference About Your Parenting Style?
If you’re reading this, chances are you’re a Conscious Parent eager to raise your kids using effective communication and reflective listening. Perhaps you’ve even joined us for the Parenting Reset and are practicing the principles of the Guidance Approach to Parenting at home. But what happens when your child steps outside their protected family bubble? How do…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.