Mother’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who give so much of themselves every day — nurturing, guiding, showing up with love even in the messiest moments. But in the midst of caring for everyone else, how often do we forget to care for ourselves?  

This Mother’s Day, I want to offer a different kind of gift idea — one that costs nothing but means everything: the gift of kindness to yourself.

When You’re Hard on You...

Have you ever paused to reflect on what happens when you feel triggered as a parent? It often starts with something your child says or does that sets off an emotional reaction. Maybe they aren’t listening, or they’re acting out in a way you don’t approve of. Before you know it, frustration builds, and emotions escalate.

What do you do in those moments?

For me, my patience used to vanish almost instantly. My blood pressu...

When working with children who struggle with BIG feelings—those overwhelming emotional reactions that can disrupt daily life—there’s one simple yet powerful tip I always start with in every first coaching session. It’s something so fundamental, yet often overlooked in the search for solutions.

That top tip? SLEEP.

Sleep isn’t just about rest. It plays a vital role in a child’s ability to regulate emotions and manage imp...

Have you ever given your child a high five to celebrate an achievement or encourage them to keep going? This small gesture carries a significant impact, and with National High Five Day on April 17th, it's the perfect time to explore how high fives can be a powerful tool for motivation—for both kids and adults.

The Science Behind High Fives
Research has shown that high fives are an incredibly effective way to boost motivat...

Do you struggle with parenting consistently?  Parenting consistently can be hard, especially if each parent has a different parenting style or if one parent struggle with stress and challenges.  One of the best ways to ensure consistency between parents or with a single parent is by establishing clear family rules. These non-negotiable limits and directives help set expectations for children, creating a structured environ...

Do you ever use threats to get your kids to behave? Many parents don’t think they do, but if you’ve ever said, “If you don’t sit down, we’re leaving,” or “If you don’t stop fighting, you’ll lose the iPad,” then you’ve used threats more than you realize.

It might seem like threats happen because kids are out of control, but often, parents use them when they feel out of control. When children aren’t listening and parents a...

Do you ever use threats to get your kids to behave? Many parents don’t think they do, but if you’ve ever said, “If you don’t sit down, we’re leaving,” or “If you don’t stop fighting, you’ll lose the iPad,” then you’ve used threats more than you realize.

It might seem like threats happen because kids are out of control, but often, parents use them when they feel out of control. When children aren’t listening and parents a...

As parents, we want to teach our children appropriate behaviors to help them navigate life. But how should we correct our children when they hit, yell, or throw a fit when they don’t get their way? These behaviors can have us putting our children in a timeout, taking away privileges, yelling, or expressing disappointment in our children's behavior.  

We are trying to teach our kids appropriate behavior and not to hit, ye...

As parents, we want to teach our children appropriate behaviors to help them navigate life. But how should we correct our children when they hit, yell, or throw a fit when they don’t get their way? These behaviors can have us putting our children in a timeout, taking away privileges, yelling, or expressing disappointment in our children's behavior.  

We are trying to teach our kids appropriate behavior and not to hit, ye...

Do you know any adults who lose it easily or really struggle emotionally when they are faced with challenges?  I don’t know about you, but I’ve met my fair share!  Knowing what I know now, I do my best to be empathetic because chances are high that they simply weren’t taught how to cope as children.

I often work on this area with parents because it’s common for children to react inappropriately when things don’t go their...

Do you know any adults who lose it easily or really struggle emotionally when they are faced with challenges?  I don’t know about you, but I’ve met my fair share!  Knowing what I know now, I do my best to be empathetic because chances are high that they simply weren’t taught how to cope as children.

I often work on this area with parents because it’s common for children to react inappropriately when things don’t go their...

When your child is frustrated or upset, how do you typically respond?  If you’re like me, you typically try to help fix whatever is causing the frustration, or you try to help them see it from a different perspective.  We just want to help, but unfortunately, that approach can often backfire.

This happened to my daughter and me one semester over her college schedule.  She had worked with her advisor to pick out her class...