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...

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...

Imagine this: You're in the middle of preparing dinner, the phone is ringing, and your little one decides it's the perfect time to start whining for your attention.  Sound...

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...

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...

This week, we celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.  Racial equality is supremely important, and in fact, I'm working on a very special post on the topic of helping to teach...

Have you ever heard me start a social media reel or a podcast or vlog episode by saying, “Hello, Amazing Parents!” and wondered if you’re in the right place?  Did you think...

This post is the second in a special two-part series on 3, 2, Thank You! (see Parenting Through Choices for the first part).  This technique is one of my absolute favorite...

What do you do when your young child is testing their limits and refuses to do something you have asked of them?  That’s when you pull 3, 2, Thank You! out of your...

How does your child know that you love them?  One day when they’re older, your child will reflect back on their childhood and remember all the times you told them you loved...

How would you like a break from prepping dinner tonight?  Let somebody else do the cooking for a change - and the dishes too.  Take the family out to your favorite local family-friendly...

Years ago, I heard a friend say to her child, who was on the verge of starting an altercation with their sibling, “Grace and courtesy.”  When I asked for the background story on...