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…
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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! (Two Tip Tuesday #28)
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 (Two Tip Tuesday #27)
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 (Two Tip Tuesday #26)
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 (Two Tip Tuesday #25)
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…
“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…