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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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Are You Listening to Your Child’s Side of the Story?
Stop me if this scenario sounds familiar: You’re minding your own business when suddenly the phone rings. The person on the other end of the line—perhaps a teacher or a camp counselor—has called to inform you that your child is acting out. Your face flushes with shame and humiliation and embarrassment. You assume their account must be…
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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. …
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.