Do you or your kids have an advent calendar? When I was growing up, all they had were little pictures behind cardboard doors, but nowadays, it’s incredible what you can get in an advent calendar. And every advent calendar door marks a new day, a new beginning. When we choose to be a better parent...Read More

Warning: today I’m going to present an idea that you may not want your kids to hear, so I recommend listening to this when you’re away from your children.  The holiday season is upon us, and there are so many things about this season that I love; cozying up by the fire, watching football games,...Read More

Raising a strong-willed kid can be exhausting, and at times, painful and frustrating. You love your kids so much, but there are occasions where things feel really out of control, and it affects your marriage or co-parenting relationship. The struggle is very real. If you’re anything like I used to be, you see other families...Read More

When I think about the massive transformation I’ve had through parent coaching, it makes me truly emotional. I reached a point where nothing I did was working and I knew there had to be another way. There was a special person that changed my life for the better in so many ways, and I am...Read More

I used to think that my son was so disrespectful. I had an idea of how he should behave, and when he didn’t do what I wanted, I labeled him disrespectful. And I know that so many of my clients do the same. So if you feel your child doesn’t respect you, you’re not alone....Read More

Feelings and parenting. When I talk about big, loud feelings, what comes up for you? For some of you, just the thought of talking about feelings is wildly uncomfortable, especially when it comes to parenting. Whether your kid wants a cookie and you’ve said no, or they are nervous about sports tryouts or apprehensive about...Read More

We all want our kids to be a little more or a little less of something. It’s completely normal. So, I’m asking you to fill in the blank: “I want My Child to Be…” Now, when you have your answer, I want you to really consider whether you’re modeling the behavior that you want to...Read More

You are in for a real treat this week because I’m taking things to a whole new level. I’m bringing you a Real World Peaceful Parenting coaching session, with the wonderful Lyra. Lyra is a member of The Hive and a mom of three adorable little boys. But Lyra needs some coaching on a topic...Read More