In the journey of parenting, navigating the waters with an assertive child can often feel like steering a ship through a storm.  These little leaders, with their strong wills and determined minds, challenge us to find the balance between guiding their spirits and allowing their leadership ...

  Parenting, in its rawest form, is an emotional rollercoaster filled with moments of sheer joy and utter frustration.  Picture the scene: your dining room, transformed into a battlefield over who gets the last piece of pizza, or the morning routine that feels more like herding cats than get...

  In honor of National Siblings Day this week, we’re focussing on a hot topic for all parents with more than one child - how to prevent and manage sibling fighting.  The push and pull, the laughter and tears - the sibling dynamic is a complex dance that parents navigate daily.  While sibling...

  Imagine this scenario: You're at the grocery store with your children, and as you navigate the aisles, you can sense the tension rising.  Your kids are getting restless, and you can feel a potential meltdown brewing.  In moments like these, wouldn't it be wonderful to have a simple yet pow...

  Amazing parents all strive to raise kind and compassionate children who treat others with respect.  However, it's not uncommon for young children to engage in rough behavior, such as hitting.  Most kids struggle with hitting at some point in their early development, and there is usually no...

  Happy holidays, amazing parents!  This is a busy holiday week for many of you, and the focus for us all should be on spending time with the ones we love.  So, we will keep this week’s episode short and sweet, but I wanted to offer you a holiday gift.  In case you missed any of Parenting Wi...

Raising good sleepers has always been a priority for me.  Let me tell you a quick story: When my daughter was in TK (which is an early, transitional kindergarten program we have in California), I met an amazing group of mom friends and started hosting a regular Mom’s Night Out at my house.  A...

The holiday season is fast upon us, and for busy families, that often means an added layer of stress - or perhaps it feels more like an avalanche of pressure.  From Halloween costumes to sort out, Thanksgiving meals to start planning, and the looming task of holiday shopping, it’s no wonder t...

Today, we’re talking about intentional parenting.  When I list off the 5 C’s in my parenting framework (see The 5 C’s to Amazing Parenting), I always list Check Yourself last, but really, this is the big-hitter, the foundation upon which the rest stand.  The highlight of the Check Yourself ca...

Bedtime should be a calming period filled with snuggles and well wishes for another wonderful day to come tomorrow.  However, bedtime can sometimes feel more like a battleground when it comes to getting your kids to settle down and go to sleep.  Children can be experts at finding creative way...