When my daughter was 11-year-olds she came home one day in tears because she now had on average one to two hours of homework a night. She has other interests and activities beyond school, so piling on a few hours of “class work” at night felt daunting to her. And I get it! Kids need a break from academics. I understand that schools want to reinforce concepts that are being taught in the classroom. But I feel like I need to take a stance when the amount of homework threatens my child’s love and thirst for learning.

Here are 3 bedtime tips and strategies to invite your children to go to bed the first time you ask.

Why is it so darn hard to feel like you are a great parent and that your responses to your children are not only respectful but also effective?

We cannot rely on previous generations’ experience and wisdom to figure out the right or best age to offer children smartphones…

Staying close to your child and tuned into their world is a much more delicate balance than it once was…

I ask parents, who do you want your child to be? How do you want them to show up in the world? There are three main character traits that I hear consistently across all families: fair, caring, and self-disciplined.

What would happen if your family committed to just one week of going screen-free? Would you or your child experience panic, anxiety, unease, resentment?

It happens to us all. You cannot escape it. The pit in your stomach, the breaking of your heart when you have to step back and let go.  It keeps happening- over and over…

Transitioning to the teen years can be confusing and exasperating, as well as exciting and enjoyable for both parents and children.  There are so many changes taking place…

We all have a vision for how we would like our families to be, look and feel. Instead of solely focusing on specific goals or the outcomes you hope to produce for your family or your parenting this year…,

Getting your kids to bed on time can be one of the toughest challenges for parents. Regardless of your efforts, children often resist bedtime routines. But fear not – we have a solution to help your kids fall asleep faster, though it requires some training and adjustment.

The role of consequences is simple: To teach. Consequences give children the chance to learn real-world skills from their mistakes and to solve problems.