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 […]
7 Easy Ways to Stop the Power Struggle
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 […]
3 Steps You Must Take If Your Child Is Failing School
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 […]
How to Praise Your Child the Right Way
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 to Respond When Your Teen Says “I Don’t Know”
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 […]
Why You Need to Talk to Your Child About School Shootings
The Parkland School Shooting in Florida on February 14th 2018 has rocked our nation. You may think that your child is too young or doesn’t have the awareness of the school shootings on the news. That’s not true. Chances are, your child is aware of the Parkland shooting and has her own thoughts and feelings […]
15 Priceless Ways to Tell Your Children You Love Them
Love comes in so many different forms nowadays, but nothing is more beneficial to the well-being of your children than when the love you give is the kind that comes without a price tag. Check out below the ultimate list of 15 free ways to show your children you love them. (P.S. You’re going to […]
How Do I Teach My Daughter to Stand Up for Herself?
How many times has your daughter come home to tell you one of her friends said “You’re not my friend anymore?” My guess is you’re saying “Too many to count!” It starts with preschool and doesn’t end until the college years (and arguably it’s part of life!), that girls test out friendships with each other. […]
10 Steps to Getting Your Child to Open Up and Talk
It’s painful when your child won’t open up and talk to you. You’re desperate to know what’s on your child’s mind, but all you’re getting is one-word answers and shoulder shrugs. What gives? More common that you’d think (or like) pre-teens and teens tend to shut down when it comes to conversing with their parents. […]
New Year’s Resolutions: 5 Steps for Goal-Setting with Your Child
It’s that time of year again: time to make your New Year’s Resolutions. But what about your child? If you have a school age child or an adolescent, I bet they have a few resolutions they would like to commit to in the New Year. Here are 5 easy steps to get you and your […]