Raising kids is hard. Raising them alone? That’s next level. If you’re parenting solo, whether by choice or circumstance, you are making every decision, every day, by yourself. Thinking through your next move with a…
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How a Certified Parenting Coach Can Help You Raise Resilient Kids
When my kids were little, I used to Google my parenting questions after midnight (or after their third intense meltdown of the day). So if that’s you, you’re not alone. Raising kids, especially strong-willed boys…
Your Screen Time Plan + Our Next Book Club
I hope your Back-to-School season is treating you well. I’ve got two tips for you today, both related to preventing the downsides of a “phone-based childhood.” Tip # 1. What’s Your Screen Time Plan this…
ADHD Parent Coaching: Practical Strategies That Work
When your child is bouncing off the walls, ignoring directions, or melting down over something seemingly small, you start asking questions like: “Do we need help?” “Is this ADHD? Or is my kid just being…
Online Parent Coaching: The Support You Need From Anywhere
When I first trained as a certified parent coach at Seattle Pacific University’s Parent Coaching Institute, all of the courses were hosted by the professors on freeconferencecall.com. Remember that? It was 2010, and it was…
Transform How You Handle Your Son’s Troubles and How To Do a Back-to-School Reset!
Picture this: It’s a beautiful summer day, and your phone rings. It’s your son’s camp counselor with those dreaded words, “We need to talk about what happened today.” Your heart sinks, your mind races, and…
Masking vs. Adapting & Screen Time Tips That Actually Works
During this week’s Boy Mom Academy meeting, almost everyone shared their frustration about summer screen use. It’s a great time to pause and check in as a family about how things are going. (See Tip…
Why Your Child Can’t “Read the Room” And What to Do About Your Own Phone Habits
I have a lot to share since I’ve been away from writing, so let’s dive into two power tips that can transform your parenting this week. Focus on the one you need most and let…
Less Scrolling, More Rolling: Two Simple Ways to Get Kids Off Screens This Summer
Summer break is here, and if you’re like most parents, you’re already wondering how to keep your kids engaged without defaulting to endless screen time. The struggle is real. You’re not alone in trying to…
How to Handle Tantrums: Fiery vs. Watery Tantrums + 3 Summer Tips
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…