-
5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Your Kids Growing Up
Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember growing older, When did they? Have you ever seen Fiddler on the Roof? It’s the tale of a Jewish milkman named Tevye who has five daughters. Those lyrics are from the lullaby he and his wife sing just…
-
Is Rewarding Your Child Actually Bad for Them?
Imagine having a remote control to manage and direct your kid’s behavior. Clean your room. Done. Do your homework. Done. Go to bed. Done. Wouldn’t life be a breeze? No more nagging. No more heated arguments. No more talking back. It’s a joke of course—or is it? Life would certainly be easier if our kids…
-
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…
-
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…
-
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…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.