Dearest Duct Tape Parents, Some parenting issues are like festering wounds. I think we have them addressed… you tell me – Yup, I’ve got this nipped in the bud – …
A Letter to Duct Tape Parents about the Damn HomeworkRead More »
Recently I found myself talking to some moms about the Tide Pod Challenge. If you haven’t heard of it, a simple google search will bring you to stories of American …
Teen Fads and Why Parents are Talking about ALL the Wrong ThingsRead More »
Alright, I’ve been talking about parenting roadmaps a lot lately. Hopefully you’ve taken some time to consider your big WHY. Why are you parenting? What’s motivating you? If you aren’t …
How to Finally Get out of the House on Time – Use a Roadmap!Read More »
You look in the mirror and say to yourself – “It’s going to be different this year. I am tired of feeling like a crappy parent at the end of …
Sometimes, too much of a good thing is, well, too much. As December rolls along, it often begins to seem like time is running out, we get stressed, and those …
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 …
Alright – let’s get REAL for a few minutes between running the kids to soccer, drama, jujitsu and LARP practice (yes I guess that’s a thing now… Live Action Role …
I am often asked by a parent who is sick and tired of lecturing, nagging, reminding, counting, time-outing, and yelling if the approach to parenting I used to raise my …
10 Reasons To Adopt a Less is More Parenting StrategyRead More »
If I ask 100 people about their thoughts on control, 99.5 of them will whisper “I am a control freak”, as if this is a bad thing. Personally, I embrace …
Control: How is it Holding you Back from Raising a Resilient Child?Read More »
When I work with parents of tweens and teenagers, I am reminded how very difficult is to give teens the freedom they so desperately yearn for. In the teens’ attempt …
5 Ways to Preserve your Teen’s Freedom (and Your Relationship With Them)Read More »
My “aha” moment as a mother came when I realized that parenting wasn’t about what happened when my kids were between the ages of birth and 18. Parenting is about …
You’re Living with a Toddler – But You’re Growing a Grown-upRead More »
Happy Parenting doesn’t happen by magic. And it doesn’t happen by saying, “Next time, I won’t lose my temper.” It takes observation, practice and consistency. I know it’s easy to …
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 …
As we find ourselves in the height of the summer, I wanted to recommend a parenting book that is being released this week, The Danish Way of Parenting, What the …
Question: I have about a million questions for you these days as I feel we are entering into uncharted territory as my oldest daughter is now nine-years-old. I recently saw …
A) You’re not alone B) Now’s the time to do something about changing roles, and C) Believe it or not, both you AND the kids will be glad you did …