When you’re trying to do the best job you can to parent, you’ll soon realize that everyone thinks they’re an expert on how you should look after your child. This can relate to a child of any age from a few months to a teenager or young adult. Don’t let the mom-shaming affect your confidence […]

We’ve all seen the meme, ‘I opened my mouth …and my mother came out.’ But how many times does your child open their mouth, and YOU come out? As a parent, when these meme’s become our reality, we want it to be for the right reasons. I’m sure you recognize those little phrases and expressions […]

As every parent of a hyperactive child knows, no two days are the same. While we love our lively offspring with all our hearts, some days make your heart sing, while others can have you on your knees. Knowing how to minimize meltdowns and misunderstandings comes with experience, but with the guidance parenting technique, you […]

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? […]

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, My son is very nervous whenever we’re apart. When he’s at school, he wants me to be working from home so he knows that I’m there. Even if […]

Anxiety is normal during big transitions, but we can’t let our fears keep us from moving forward. As the world continues to change, here are some tips to help you and your family overcome the challenges ahead. 5 Tips for Coping with Back-to-School Anxiety: 1. Talk about it.Worries and fears always seem bigger and scarier […]

There’s an essential distinction between discipline and guidance – parents must know the difference. For starters, when people use the word “discipline,” everyone understands that to mean authoritarian discipline. It doesn’t occur to anyone that there is another way. Discipline is ultimately giving in to authority and guidance is helping the child to find their own […]

Moms and dads usually experience Attachment Parenting when their kids are babies. Then, the principles of Attachment Parenting seem easier. You were confident that you weren’t going to get pushed away if you held your child. And there was no such thing as too much love. Natural birth, breastfeeding, and co-sleeping are ways to nurture […]

“I’m bored.” The words every parent recognizes — and likely dreads. Our children are continually learning, socialising, and most have a busier calendar of birthday parties and playdates than we do. But, during the summer or less busy times, children often quickly find themselves looking for things to do. From teens to tweens to little […]

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 […]