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,…
Don’t Fall for the Mother’s Day Trap: Follow These Two Rules
I used to feel disappointed on Mother’s Day every year. Unmet expectations abounded. I followed all the rules.I communicated my wishes clearly.I stated my needs.I requested time off from the hard parts of parenting, like…
Fanclub for your Child + Upcoming events
Hey! I hope you had a lovely Easter or Passover or Spring Break or whatever you celebrate. For today’s Two Tip Tuesday, I’m sharing something we invented in last week’s Boy Mom Academy session – it’s about…