No. Not every act of defiance needs to be handled in the moment. Unless it is a health or safety issue, it can be more powerful to observe, stay calm, and address it later when…
Date Archives September 2026
Why Is My Son So Mean to Me? 7 Reasons and What to Do
A son is often mean to his mom because she is his safest person. Boys hold it together at school and release big feelings at home. Add growing independence, limited words for emotions, stress, and…
How to Raise a Strong-Willed Son (Without Losing Your Mind)
A strong-willed son needs connection before correction, boundaries that are consistent rather than harsher, and language that respects his need for control. Punishment-based discipline tends to backfire with these boys because it fights the same…
My Strong-Willed Son Won’t Do Homework Without a Meltdown. Here’s What Finally Worked.
If homework with your strong-willed son turns into a nightly standoff, screen pulls, stalling, and explosive reactions the moment you hold a limit, you are dealing with one of the most common patterns among strong-willed,…
What happens AFTER screens go off?
Hey Friends I’m back from Burning Man. It was a rough one this year, but still offered plenty of growth in the face of challenges. Maybe I’ll share more about that another time. 🙂 And…