As parents, we all want our kids to thrive—not just in school, but in life. Between grades 6 and 12, your child is not only learning math and history; they’re also developing the traits that will determine how they navigate the world after high school. So, take a minute and imagine your child at age 18. What is the most successful version of them you can imagine? Who do you want them to be  when that time comes? What qualities will help them succeed, no matter what path they

Elementary school is about building the foundation for how your child will learn  and relate  to school for years to come. These early years are your chance to set the stage for independence once they hit middle school. To do this you will gradually give your child more ownership of their school experience, while you stay right by their side, cheering them on. The best way to approach your child's school career is to do it together. You want to be on the same team. When sc

Summer can be such a fun and exciting time, but it also comes with its own set of challenges. Your children have a lot more time on their...

Permissive parenting came about because so many parents were traumatized by authoritarian discipline when they were young, that they...

Most parents today know that authoritarianism is not a healthy way to raise their children. However, there are still a few authoritarian...

Consequences are one of my favorite parenting tools for Limit-Pushing behavior ; however, they can often be confused with punishments,...

Almost every student I work with has trouble with their sleep schedule during the school year. Maybe a few can go to bed at a reasonable...

I know, it's such a simple thing to do! They act up, you take their device away. It's easy and effective, right? Yes, it's definitely...

Oh, the struggles with technology and teenagers! So. Many. Issues! And yes, while we know there are several benefits to teens having...

Most teens I work with list procrastination as one of their top stumbling blocks. We also know this is a problem for us, too! While our...

It's time to start envisioning how your family would like to improve the way routines work during the school year. Now is the perfect...

We tend to rely on punishments to get our children to comply, but you have probably noticed this just causes disconnection and more...

Everything I teach in my parenting sessions and workshops revolves around the understanding that any time someone is acting in an...

One of the most common parenting challenges I hear about are power struggles. So today I thought I would share some basic information to...

So it's summer... our schedules are a little crazier which means the kids probably are, too, right?  It's so hard to create limits and...

First off, I have to say I despise the word “discipline.” By its definition it means “the practice of training people to obey rules or a...