You’re reflecting on your child’s past school year and you’re concerned. You were constantly nagging him to turn in his assignments, he picked fights with his peers, and you got a note from his teacher about behavioral issues one too many times. This may lead you wondering…. is my child ready for middle school? Your […]

Boy oh boy, if there’s ever any struggle I see parents have it’s setting limits with their child. Setting limits is an important part of parenting and it has to happen on a daily basis in order to keep your child safe, and guide her through life. I bet you’ve struggled from time to time […]

Feeling like you have a good connection with your daughter but it could be stronger? You’re not alone. Many moms would like to strengthen the bond they have with the daughter. But what’s the best way to do that when you’re already trying your best? Read below for 7 simple ways to make your relationship […]

You know your child needs help but she refuses to go to therapy. This leaves you angry, frustrated, even scared. You want the help for your child but if she refuses therapy, what can you do? I first want to acknowledge your efforts and praise you for wanting to get help for your child. You’re […]

Self-care is important. Having a healthy relationship with yourself helps you to have healthier relationship with others, as well as model healthy relationships for your children. In last week’s post you read about why self-care is so important. Now that I have you on board with practicing self-care, you’re probably thinking “But how do I […]

Motherhood is stressful. Think about all the roles you have on a daily basis. Taking care of your sick child, talking to the teacher about why homework wasn’t turned in on time, mediating a sibling conflict, making sure teeth are brushed and hair is combed, putting dinner on the table….and I’m sure you can list […]

Does it feel like you are constantly engaged in a battle with your child? Do you feel like everything is a negotiation and you are always on the losing side? Sounds like you are in a power struggle with your child. A power struggle is when neither you nor your child are willing to change […]

So your child’s report card came and there it is: 3 Fs, 2 Ds, and a C. He’s officially failing school. “What happened?!” You say to your child. Your child responds: “I don’t know.” Before you blow up and  ground him for the next 3 months, take a few deep breaths. There are numerous reasons […]

We all need a little praise now then. Doesn’t it feel good when your spouse thanks you for doing the laundry, or your boss says “well done” when you complete your latest project? (This is the point where you start laughing at me and say “I don’t get thanked for those things!”) But I bet […]

How many times in the past week have you tried to have a conversation with your teen about something she did wrong and she says “I don’t know”? “How come you got a D in math?” I don’t know. “Didn’t I say you needed to  get off Facebook and study more??” I don’t know. “Why […]