I’m writing today to say how deeply grateful I am for you. Thank you for your daily commitment to becoming the parent or caregiver you want to be. Thank you for having the courage to look at how your own beliefs and behaviors may be affecting your relationship with your child. Thank you for the vulnerable way you’ve […]

‘Twas the night before Christmas,And all through your home,Your little ones are stirring,They won’t leave each other alone!You went the extra mileTo bring holiday joyBut it’s not what you pictured…it’s all about toys!If that isn’t how the poem goes…it really should be! A quiet, peaceful Christmas Eve isn’t the reality for many families. Your children […]

The introduction to working from home in the past few years has changed a lot of our family dynamic. Wouldn’t life be so much easier if we could all follow a failsafe guide when it comes to disciplining children? Parents all wish there were a set of ‘one size fits all’ instructions that didn’t result […]

What is mindfulness? If it’s something you have never tried before, it’s a way of focusing your awareness on the present moment. And at the same time, you calmly acknowledge and accept your feelings, thoughts, and bodily sensations. It’s used as a therapeutic technique. So right now, it’s something that can really help you stay […]

Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a 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, It’s our first holiday season since joining the Conscious Parenting Revolution, and I’m nervous about how my extended family will react to our new parenting style. We’ll be spending […]

Parenting a teenager evokes a powerful combination of conflicting emotions: pride and worry, joy and frustration. Indeed, this phase of life can be just as challenging for parents as it is for their kids!  The parent-child relationship fundamentally changes as your children turn into young adults. While this transformation is rewarding to witness, it also […]

Happy Thanksgiving to all who celebrate!  Parenthood gives us so much to be grateful for every day—even in its most challenging moments. Feeling gratitude is important, especially at this time of year. But at Thanksgiving, I find myself thinking about another core value that ties into this holiday. . .  Community.  Thanksgiving is a celebration […]

Do your interactions with your kid feel more like a friendship than a typical parent-child relationship?  Being best friends with your child sounds lovely, and it’s certainly born out of good intentions. But believe it or not, crossing this line is never in a child’s best interest. In fact, it signals a fundamental misunderstanding of […]

Have you heard of Ivan Fernandez?  Ivan is a Spanish cross country runner who has competed internationally in several long-distance running events. He entered the global spotlight in 2013, not for winning a race—but for coming in second place.  During the race, Ivan was running behind Kenyan runner Abel Mutai. Abel was almost at the […]

Halloween is an important night for kids of all ages. It’s a wonderful social opportunity combined with the chance to exercise their creativity. And of course, let’s not forget about all that candy. But like many holidays and major events, the excitement of Halloween can also increase conflict between parents and children. And fighting with your […]