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. Tip #1: Kids That Can’t Take No For an…
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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…
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…
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…
Tired of Attention-Seeking Behavior? Try This Perspective Shift
Tip #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…
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…
Replace “Use Your Words” With this Phrase
Yesterday was my birthday. I’m a weirdo and love to work on my birthday. When my kids were younger, I used to spend my entire birthday at the library cleaning out my inbox. Nowadays, I’m…
Review Your Parenting Notes & A Picky Eating Challenge!
Happy October! If you said, “Wake me up when September ends,” then this is your wake-up call! (And just for funsies, here’s the music video to go with that Green Day reference). Today’s Two Tip Tuesday is…
Teach Your Child to Counteroffer: A Simple Negotiation Skill for Families (with insights from The Boy Mom Academy)
Thanks to the moms who reached out about The Boy Mom Academy. We already have a good sized group of intelligent and dedicated parents who are supporting each other and becoming experts in The Boy Mom…