Hope you’re hanging in. Just a reminder: emotional growth doesn’t always look like progress. Sometimes it looks like a tantrum first. Welcome to Two Tip Tuesday, where I send one short parenting insight and one…
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“The 2015 Dress” Trick + A New Way to Partner with Me
Today, I have one throwback perspective to share and one parent coach opportunity you might want in on. 1. “Remember the Dress” During Arguments Remember The Dress — the viral photo that some people swore was…
Two Tip Tuesday #24: What to do when your kid still can’t take no for an answer
Welcome to this week’s Two Tip Tuesday—where I share one parenting insight and one outside resource that might make your life a little easier. Let’s dive in. 1. What to Do When Your Child Can’t…
Two Tip Tuesday #23: When your child can’t take NO for an answer
I’ve got a tip for you from our Boy Mom Academy drop-in coaching session and a reminder to join our meeting for Moms of ADHD(ish?) Boys. 1. Kids That Can’t Take No For an Answer…
Two Tip Tuesday #22: Ask your child this question to make transitions easier
Spring is so close I can taste it. I have seasonal affect despair—not a real disorder, just a deep longing for hot, sunny weather that I can feel in my gut. Let’s get into Two…
Late Tip Tuesday: An Apology Script and a Deal For You
It turns out that Two Tip Tuesday sometimes arrives on Wednesdays. Imagine that! If you’re new here, Two Tip Tuesday is where I send one short and sweet parenting strategy for you to try and…
This One Word Changed Everything Immediately
Two Tip Tuesday is back! At least for this week. If you’re new here, Two Tip Tuesday is where I share one favorite parenting tip (as briefly as I can) and one red-hot resource. To…
Two Tip Tuesday #21: Stop Guessing! A Tip for Handling Attention Seeking Behavior
Today I’m sharing the second part of a tip I gave you last week on “attention seeking” vs. “connection seeking” behavior. Read PART 1 HERE. And our second pro tip will help you survive Halloween without…
Two Tip Tuesday #20: Tired of Attention-Seeking Behavior? Try This Perspective Shift
1. When Kids Misbehave for Attention, Try This Clients frequently tell me that their kids act out due to attention-seeking behavior. Today I want to challenge that assumption. I used to think the same thing about…
Two Tip Tuesday #19: Magic Tricks that Help Kids to Listen
It’s flu shot season! If you’re planning to get the shot for your kids and expecting a big fight, send me a message I can send you some ideas. I took my kids yesterday so this challenge…