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