Do you have rules in your family? Are they clearly defined and easy to articulate? Can you explain why and where they come from? Rules are so important when it comes to cooperation with our children, and they help us a lot, even if we’re not always able to follow them. In my own family,...Read More

Many of us were raised in a home where our parents didn’t acknowledge our feelings. We learned that our feelings didn’t matter, or worse, we were told by others what we did and did not feel. Teaching your kids to feel their feelings is one of the most beneficial things you can do as a...Read More

What happened the last time you asked your child to put their shoes away? Or empty the dishwasher? Or get off gaming? If you have a strong-willed child, my guess is that things may not have gone smoothly. There likely will have been anger, meltdowns, and storming. Strong-willed kids are often described as difficult or...Read More

When your kids are storming, do you feel disrespected and take their behavior personally? Do you find yourself trying to fix them and get it over with as quickly as possible? As parents, we feel pressured to make things right and fix things instantly, but we don’t need to do that. There’s a better way...Read More

I have a special episode this week, and I’m joined by a wonderful guest, Viv Freeman. Viv is a member of my community, The Hive; she’s a leader within our group and I’ve had the pleasure of knowing her for about a year and a half now. She joins me for a discussion about peaceful parenting...Read More