Believe it or not, humans are innately designed to want to learn skills that support independence. This includes your children (even though they may not show it.) Before you say …
The Real Reason it Feels Impossible to Get Your Kids to Help OutRead More »
I’m frequently asked this question by my coaching clients: Why won’t my kids talk to me? You spend all day at work and can’t wait to connect with your kids …
You’ve been there. Maybe it was yesterday, or this morning, or 5 minutes ago when your child decided to lose their mind and completely dismiss what’s acceptable behavior in public. …
Let’s face it, difficult if not downright horrid moments are going to arise when it’s time to visit friends and families over the holidays. The manners might go awry as …
Want kids who are good friends well into their twilight years? Here are 6 of my favorite grounding philosophies/practices to strengthen the sibling relationship: 1. Notice when they get along. …
Best Practices for Fostering Close Sibling RelationshipsRead More »
Let’s say you’re having one of those June-Cleaver-would-croak-if-she-saw-you moments. Your kids are rowdy, screeching and tearin’ the place apart. You look into the mirror and say, “If only they could …
Maybe you’ve heard of family meetings, maybe not. I’m willing to wager if you’re familiar with family meeting you most likely think of it as a business meeting for the …
Family Meeting: Multivitamin for Building Character and Staying on TrackRead More »
The Dangers of Praise Part 2 Art of Encouragement In The Dangers of Praise Part 1, I explain the reasons we need to break our habit of simply saying “Good …
As my daughter reminds me, I’ll drop F bombs any day of the week (or time of day for that matter), but the P word? No way. Anything but the …
I’m a mom who has raised 5 highly independent and self-sufficient kids. I’m also a parent educator of 20 years who has talked with thousands of parents about life with …
Top 10 Parenting Complaints We Address Consistently in our Parenting ProgramsRead More »
I am honored to introduce to you MultiplicationNation.com. This is an online learning tool that supports kids as they learn their multiplication tables and yes, it was developed by my …
Once in a while, a book comes along, written so well, that you wish you had been the one to write it. Such is the case with “What Great Parents …
Question: Thank you for your books. After reading Duct Tape Parenting, the only thing I am still struggling with is allowing them to work out their arguments because my little …
When I first connected with Heather a few years ago I fell to my knees in gratitude. Finally, a book I could recommend to parents that would address some of …
Five Ways we Limit Kids’ Growth (and how to meet Kids’ True Needs)Read More »
The Setting and Scene: Six families are headed out for a bike ride with the kids. Their kids range from three to twelve-years-old. They arrive at the destination ready to …
Bicycles and Helmets – Arming your Kids for SuccessRead More »
I receive so many great questions from parents each week and now, with their permission, I will be sharing them with our parenting community along with my thoughts on the subjects. …
Children start to define their role in the family between the ages of zero and five. And it happens very quietly and without us knowing as parents that it’s …
Kids in the House: Changing A Child’s Set Role in the FamilyRead More »
Social Media and kids’ virtual connection with each other dropped into my life the day before my 49th birthday when my children were between the ages of 11 and 17. …
I receive many heartfelt and thoughtful thank you’s each week from parents whom I have worked with, or who have taken my class or read one of my books. The …
A huge part of setting up routines is knowing what the heck kids could be doing on their own! Often we don’t even realize we’re doing things that the kids …