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Last week, we started this two-part series off by talking about how children need safety and support to grow, and how to coach them into learning the lesson and not punish them into obedience. This week, we’re continuing the conversation by going through some specific examples of how to do this. Setting limits is never...Read More

When your child does something wrong, how do you react? Do you believe they are disrespectful, never listen, and should know better? Do you lose your temper and end up yelling, restricting, and punishing? No judgment here – it’s exactly what I used to do. But punishing from a place of anger can erode the...Read More

As our children head back to the classroom, parents, teachers, and kids alike are experiencing a range of emotions. With the last two years being so different, it’s little wonder we might be feeling apprehensive. So, I thought now would be the perfect time to bring today’s guest to the show to share some insight...Read More

If you know me at all, you’ll know that the topic of kids and sports is one of my favorite topics, so I’m super jacked about the guests I’m interviewing on the podcast this week. I am joined by two amazing men, mentors, coaches, and dads, Jim Huber and Jason Holzer. Jim and Jason are...Read More

Let’s keep it real – we all get triggered at times by our kids. We experience big, angry emotions that result in us losing our cool and creating more drama for ourselves. You might try to stuff them down or make them go away, or even pretend they don’t exist, but this doesn’t help on your peaceful...Read More

As a parent, it sometimes feels as though we are raising ourselves right alongside our kids. When we watch our kids at a certain age, we are reflecting, consciously or subconsciously, on the experiences we had at that age. I used to try to give my son everything I didn’t have as a child, but...Read More

Have you ever thought about how your kids actually learn things? Children are great learners, and they learn not from what we say or tell them, but what we do. It’s called modeling. Modeling is a standard or example for imitation, which means that whenever we do or say something, we are setting the example...Read More

Did you know that there is a wrong way to praise your kids? You read that right! Now, I’m not usually one to use words like ‘right’ or ‘wrong’, but there is a wrong way to praise your kids and I want to share that with you this week. One of my mentors, Carol Dweck, is known...Read More

A few weeks back, I talked about letting your child feel their feelings by holding space for them while they’re storming. I received a lot of requests to talk about how exactly to do this, and I know it can be difficult, so this week I’m helping you understand more clearly. When your child is...Read More

Have you ever lost your shiz with your kids? Stormed alongside them or said something you regret? Maybe you forgot to pick up their posterboard or even behaved in a way you wish you hadn’t. If you can relate, you are not alone. Our kids need to see us make mistakes because this models how...Read More