How to Parent an Intense Child in Today’s World
Over the years I have learned a great deal about various child & parent therapies, how to parent a child with anxiety, how to parent a child with anger, and I …
Positive Parenting
Ideas to Teach & to Learn Emotional Regulation
I started an authentic parenting workshop this week. I wasn’t quite sure what to expect, honestly. Much like “mindful parenting”, I feel “authentic parenting” is thrown around in a way …
4 Ah-Ha Moments in Parenting a Child with Extreme Behaviors
This post describes four of my biggest a-ha moments of parenting a child with extreme behaviors including anxiety and anger. I know that many, many parents are struggling, dealing with, …
How we manage technology in our home
I have 3 boys under the age of 9. Let’s just say self-regulation is a work in progress. As a result, we have to be on top of the “device …
8 Things I Learned at a Mindful Family Retreat
“Mom, where is the tv?” my son asked as we entered our room at the Shambhala Mountain Mindful Family Retreat. We were going to learn mindful activities for kids and …
Is Your Child Having Trouble with Friends? Try this Approach.
I plopped myself down on my bed, my husband sitting in a chair on the opposite side of the room. Tears filled my eyes and I began to express concern …