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The Superpower of Communicate-First
My son is a full-grown, responsible, kind, and capable adult. However, he recently reminded me that effective communication is a skill that requires continuous cultivation. We were on a family […]
Potty Training Children with Special Needs: A Kinder, More Effective Approach
Potty training is a major milestone for any child, but for children with developmental delays, language delays, sensory needs, or autism, the process often requires a different approach. Traditional methods […]
Why Parenting Would Be Healthier If We’d Followed Adler Instead of Freud
I often sit with parents who are desperate to understand why their children do what they do. They are exhausted, confused, and convinced something deeper must be wrong with their […]
The 10 Parenting Mistakes That Changed Me
Last week, I wrote a letter to my children. It was full of words I wish I’d said years ago. It wasn’t a list of excuses or explanations. It was […]
What Is Pervasive Demand Avoidance?
If getting your child to put on shoes, start homework, or even join a fun activity feels like a daily battle, you are not alone—and your child is likely not […]
Collaborative Plan for Conflict
When challenges like morning meltdowns, screen-time battles, or school refusal come up, it’s easy to jump into “fix-it” mode. After all, we’re the parents. But the most meaningful change usually […]
Kids Don’t Need Perfection, They Just Need You
For those of you who feel like you are failing as a parent, hear this: the very fact that you worry about doing it well shows that your heart is […]
Why Communication Matters
When I was in college, one of my favorite courses was Nonverbal Communication because I learned that 55% of communication is body language, 38% is tone of voice, and only […]
Retained Reflexes and Why They Matter
Have you ever attempted to understand why your child has delays? Believe it or not, one possible cause is linked to your baby’s first months of life. This unique, and […]
Raising Respectful Children
Respect shows up in the little things: listening when someone is talking, using kind words, sharing space, and being mindful of others’ feelings. The roots of respect are empathy and […]