I’m coming to you today with a ninja tip that takes just two seconds but can dramatically shift your relationship with your son. So many of my clients struggle when their boys are moody, prickly,…
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The 3 Rs to Raising Grateful Kids (Plus, How to Reach Your Teen Son) – Two Tip Tuesday #33
I’m coming to you today with a tip about ungrateful kids. So many of my clients worry that they’re raising entitled kids who don’t appreciate what they’re given. This week, I’m sharing a tip straight…
Two Tip Tuesday (#31): Building Trust When Kids Shut Down plus Communication Strategies for Teen Boys
Below, I’m sharing the most common tip I’ve been handing out lately, plus some important information about connecting with your teen son. Tip #1: What to Do When Kids Shut Down After our Teen Boy…
Two Tip Tuesday #30: Mindful Motivation and “Inside-Out Inspiration”
I’m back in the office after an incredible week at Burning Man. My husband and I have been attending since 2004 (with a few breaks for pregnancy and nursing), and it remains the highlight of…
Parent Coaching for Autism: Supporting Neurodiverse Families – Where does ABA fit in?
If you’re parenting a neurodivergent child, especially one with autism or ADHD traits, you know better than anyone how challenging it can be. After receiving a diagnosis, you may have been referred to therapy, ABA,…
Find the Best Parenting Coach Near You: What to Look For
Have you ever Googled “parent coach near me” after a terrible day with your kids? In fact, is that how you landed here? {wink, wink} Or is the concept of “parent coach” or “parent coaching” not…
Emotion Coaching for Parents: Build Stronger Emotional Bonds
When my kids were young, I read a lot of parenting books, always hoping they would solve my problems with magical techniques – there’s literally a book called 1,2,3 Magic! Spoiler alert, it didn’t make…
Parenting Alone? How Coaching Can Empower Single Moms
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…
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 (Two Tip Tuesday #29)
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.” 1. What’s Your Screen Time Plan this Year? This…