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What If the Behavior Isn’t the Real Problem?
Your child slams the door. Melts down over something small. Suddenly refuses to do something they normally do without a problem. Our first instinct is often to focus on stopping the behavior. But what if the behavior isn’t the whole problem? Behavior can be communication. Sometimes children show us through their actions what they don’t…
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Why Is My Child So Defiant? Look Beneath the Behavior
Practical guidance for defiant child, using conscious parenting principles to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and family connection.
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When You’re Tired of Repeating Yourself
Shoes on. Backpack ready. Please turn that off. Did you brush your teeth? And then, five minutes later, you’re asking all over again. Few things wear a parent down faster than feeling like you have to repeat yourself constantly. Eventually, the request becomes a reminder, the reminder becomes frustration, and frustration becomes, “How many times…
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How to Stop Power Struggles With Your Child Without Punishment
Practical guidance for power struggles with children, using conscious parenting principles to strengthen communication, emotional regulation, and family connection.
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When Your Child Won’t Tell You What’s Wrong
You can tell something is wrong. Your child is quieter than usual, their mood has changed, or something simply feels off. So you ask, “What’s wrong?” and get the answer so many parents know well: “Nothing.” You ask again. “Are you sure?” “I’m fine. When your child won’t tell you what’s wrong, it can be…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.