Five Effective Ways to Respond to Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Fits

Five Effective Ways to Respond to Tantrums, Meltdowns, and Fits

Do you wish your preschooler or toddler would JUST STOP WHINING? That your child would go to bed maybe the fourth time she’s asked rather than the 24th? That your children would stop fighting, yelling, tormenting each other, making outlandish demands, or otherwise acting outrageously?

Three Parenting Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make (because they don’t work!)

Three Parenting Mistakes You Don’t Want To Make (because  they don’t work!)

As parents, we often fall back on or emulate the way we were raised even when it doesn’t align with the parenting goals we have set for our families. For this reason, I thought it worthwhile to call out what DOES NOT work because if you are relying on any of these three strategies they are probably draining your energy, wasting your time, and are ineffective. 

One Conversation That Will Dramatically Improve Your Relationship & Child’s Cooperation

One Conversation That Will Dramatically Improve Your Relationship & Child’s Cooperation

How do you expect your child to follow rules and conduct themselves in a productive, respectful manner if they cannot easily remember them all? By making time with your kids to create a short list of 3-5 family rules, principles or values together you can foster a much more cooperative relationship and harmonious environment at home.

How 2020 has Changed the World of Parenting with Marti Bledsoe Post & Melissa Benaroya

How 2020 has Changed the World of Parenting with Marti Bledsoe Post & Melissa Benaroya

Parent coach, therapist, and author Melissa Benaroya knows first-hand the struggles that come with working from home around kids. She comes to us with great advice on re-setting, having empathy, and being our best selves in these challenging times.

Preparing For Back To School During COVID

Preparing For Back To School During COVID

This year back to school is going to be different! So, let’s embrace it and be prepared to handle whatever comes our way.

Four Tips To Fostering A Growth Mindset

Four Tips To Fostering A Growth Mindset

Here are four simple tips to fostering a growth mindset during your day to day interactions with your child when they are struggling.

Sideline Parenting: Supporting Your Sports Enthusiast

Sideline Parenting: Supporting Your Sports Enthusiast

Sideline Parenting sometimes requires us to do and say less. Research has shown that kids who enjoy sports are more likely to stay committed. So stay positive, get out of the way, and have a fun time with your child this season!

The Honest Truth About Why Kids Lie

The Honest Truth About Why Kids Lie

I regularly receive calls from concerned parents because their child is lying.   The reason: ALL kids do it!  But all lying isn’t the same and all “lies” aren’t even lies. 

Setting Intentions vs Setting Goals

Setting Intentions vs Setting Goals

In the new year, we are motivated to set goals related to what we are going to do more or less of to better ourselves. Ever thought of setting intentions?

Technology Time: Setting Limits That Work

Technology Time: Setting Limits That Work

As parents, it is our responsibility to set limits.  And every family’s values and structure is different.  It is important to have a conversation with your child about limits look like in your family…

My Child Is Out Of Control!

My Child Is Out Of Control!

Are you concerned that your child is “out of control” when they are: acting aggressively, talking over others, grabbing, have difficulty taking turns or simply doing things you have asked them not to? Many parents get frustrated by their child’s lack of self or impulse control, especially when their child knows the rules or the consequences of breaking them.

Are You An Emotion Coaching Parent?

Are You An Emotion Coaching Parent?

Emotion Coaching is not just a parenting style. It is also a tool developed by John Gottman to help and teach our children to handle challenges and also a means of developing a relationship with our children based on trust and mutual respect.

Giving The Gift Of Failure: Making The Case For Parenting Less

Giving The Gift Of Failure: Making The Case For Parenting Less

Most parents will do whatever it takes to support their child in being successful in all three arenas no matter the sacrifice. Parents will step in and advocate, buy the latest gadgets for kids so they fit in, "help" with difficult projects and papers, and protect and guide kids every step of the way. As parents, we feel proud and accomplished when our kids are successful. These types of behaviors can often be identified as overprotective or "over-parenting" and have the potential to squelch a child's confidence, undermine a child's opportunity to learn, take responsibility, and gain independence.

Is It Time For Your Family To Hit The Charts? (And I'm not talkin’ Top 40)

Is It Time For Your Family To Hit The Charts? (And I'm not talkin’ Top 40)

Incorporating more routine and consistency can help decrease power struggles and increase cooperation and fun in your home!