How a parent corrects a child's behavior is always a hotly contested topic. From taking privileges and things away, to using timeout as a calming place, every family does it differently. There is no "one way" to correct behavior. Parents need the freedom to learn...

Today I was asked to describe what I meant by being a mindful parent. Here's my description. I believe, and what I teach, is that mindful parenting is not just one thing, it’s about becoming aware of 4 key things. 1. Triggers: What are your triggers and where did they...

Chris Pratt said at the MTV Awards last night, You're Not Perfect! I agree! I am not going to sugar coat it —Please stop telling your kids they’re perfect, it is not good for them.   In your eyes, your child is perfection personified, flaws and all. And telling your...

Just got off the phone with private coaching client, where we talked about the different statements parents use to gain cooperation. The conversation was very valuable, so I wanted to share it with all of you! 
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I AM THAT MOM! I just finished being interviewed for a summit, details about that next week, where I shared a bit about the kind of mother I was and the aha moment I had about my parenting. It’s not a pretty story. It’s not one I am proud of. But it is the truth.   If...

Mother's Day can be a let down, but it doesn't have to be if you switch the focus and the purpose of the day. In an article from PopSugar by Lauren St. George during the Mother's Day ramp-up, she says, “Nothing makes me feel quite so inadequate as a mother than the...

Saying "NO" to a child can create a reaction that goes on and on. Empathy is the key that unlocks the emotional reactions that occur when parents say “NO” to their child. All parents know there's going to be a reaction of some sort when you say NO. Young children...

We’ve all been affected by the loving, and the wounding aspects of the relationships in our lives. Brain expert Deborah McNelis from Brain Insights reminds us that, “Humans are biologically designed for relationships.” That statement reminds me that feelings are a...

“Perfectionism keeps us from being seen. We put forth what we think should be perfect, so we hide, so no one sees we are not perfect.” Brené Brown Have you ever eavesdropped on a conversation between two moms at the park? The majority of the conversation usually...

Most of us were raised being told that we were wrong, not good or smart enough, not pretty or brave enough, or that our feelings and point of view didn’t matter. As a result, we didn’t feel heard, fully accepted, or like we belonged. We began to feel alone in this...