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…
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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…
Are you in relational mode or administrative mode?
If you’re new here, welcome! This is my periodic newsletter where I share two curated tips or resources I think you’ll love. Next week, my husband and I leave for Burning Man, where we’ll be…
The year I stopped making school lunches + Back to School Event!
Hey there, Are you starting to feel the tug of school on the calendar? I certainly am! Let’s not hide from reality. I’ve got two great tips for kicking off the school year strong. 1. …
The Power of Playing cards plus the parenting superpower I learned from Black Widow
Hey there, I’m at sleepaway camp! Every summer, I spend a few weeks working on the Mental Health Team at my son’s overnight camp. The best thing about it? Working directly with the kids. It’s…
Don’t just ask, “How was it?”
This week, my oldest will graduate from high school. Today, I feel like I’m just going through the motions, not quite connected to what it all means yet. I suspect the floodgates will open when…
Summer Challenge and Anti-Porn Event
Hey! Summer break is here, and many parents are asking the same question: “How do I prevent my child from getting sucked into a screen abyss?” Today’s tips are about creating a more intentional summer,…