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At the beginning of each year, I like to declare a theme that guides the parenting work we do. The theme for Real World Peaceful Parenting in 2024 is self-regulation, and throughout the year, we’ll be exploring ways to learn, engage, and support self-regulation so you can pave the way for your children. My ultimate...Read More

I’m sure we’ve all thought, “My child doesn’t respect me,” or, “My child is so disrespectful.” I used to think these thoughts on the regular, and it’s hard to confess that out loud. Most parents, if we’re honest with ourselves, are using respect as a weapon against our kids, and this is no way to...Read More

The holiday season is an intense, stressful, and busy time for most of us. We’re in the midst of winter, it’s getting dark, and some of you are working harder than ever to take a break during the festive season. That’s why I’ve got the perfect holiday gift for you this week that will help...Read More

When we get to spend real quality time with our children, creating connection can happen pretty naturally, and feels like a joy. But how do you build a stronger connection with your kids so you can mutually enjoy more of the mundane, day-to-day time you have together? I’ve got some effective connection-creating tools to share...Read More

As your dedicated parent coach, helping you identify blind spots in your parenting is a huge part of my work. I am here to hold space for you, equip you with essential tools for creating connection with your kids, and reveal the things that could be holding you back that you may not even see....Read More

What do you worry about as a parent? Lots of little things, of course, but ultimately our biggest concern is that our kids won’t be successful, fit in, or be self-sufficient. To alleviate our fears, we often step in as parents to orchestrate aspects of our children’s lives on their behalf. It’s our job as...Read More

If you’re currently on the pendulum, flipping between dominant and permissive parenting, and finding it difficult to make deep connections with your children, today’s episode is for you. We’re joined by recurring guest Hannah to expand upon our conversation about connection. Hannah is here to demonstrate what prioritizing connection looks like in practice, and show...Read More

If you’ve been considering parent coaching but wonder what the experience is like and whether you really need it, you’re in luck. My guest today is a client from inside The Hive, and he’s joining us to share the specific ways parent coaching has changed his relationship to fatherhood. Neil is a stay-at-home dad of...Read More

I know you love your children, there’s no question about that. But sometimes as parents, it’s easy to assume that because we love our children so much, our level of connection with them is equally strong. In reality, these are two very different things. Deep parental love is being willing to lay down your life...Read More

How does parent coaching create connection, and what tools do we use to help you become the best parent you can be? I have a guest on the show who has experienced the deep power of transformational parent coaching. She has been on a continuous journey of self-growth as a mom, and while she has...Read More