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I have a lot to say about a variety of different topics! Hoping to share some of the insights I've had as a teacher and parent. If you'd like more information on anything I share, please contact me!

Busting Popular Parenting Myths, Part 1

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

Kristen Tame

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Consequences vs. Punishments

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

Kristen Tame

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Transitioning to a School-Year Sleep Cycle

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...

Kristen Tame

2 min read

Taking Away Devices as Punishment

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...

Kristen Tame

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Teen Tech Tips

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

Kristen Tame

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Procrastination Tips

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...

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Setting Up School Year Routines

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...

Kristen Tame

2 min read

The Four Rs of Effective Consequences

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

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What is the Reason for Rebellion?

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

Kristen Tame

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Power Struggle Solutions

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

Kristen Tame

4 min read

Summer Discipline Limits- How Strict Should You Be?

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...

Kristen Tame

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What is Discipline?

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...

Kristen Tame

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