Your Parenting Long Game

Sometimes people assume that because I teach parenting strategies for a living, I'm always parenting the way I want to. I actually think that assumption is dangerous, so I wanted to offer just a few of my parenting regrets... some of which you may be able to relate to!    In this episode, I'll share:   Some of my personal parenting fails  How I handle those fails – sometimes "successfully," someti...

Even when you listen to so many tips and parenting strategies available, it can be difficult to find those that actually work with kids with big emotions. And when nothing we try seems to make a difference, it's easy to feel helpless. But it is possible to identify what our children need in order to feel and act better.     In this episode, you'll learn:   Why our definition of "what works" doesn'...

There is almost nothing more upsetting than when a child acts disrespectful. And of course when our kids talk back, roll their eyes at us, or ignore us…we don't always respond effectively. How can we learn to understand children's disrespect so that we can give them the coping skills they need to act more maturely?  In this episode, you'll learn: Two simple reasons children are often disrespectful...

You have an idea in your mind of what you "should" be doing as a parent. But how often do you feel like you're falling short of your own expectations? So many of us feel guilty on a regular basis, and it can be exhausting. But there is something you can do to reduce your guilt (and get some energy back!).  In this episode, you'll learn: What happens when we let go of parenting guilt One question w...

Dealing with children's lies can be very upsetting. When we know that they're not telling the truth, we may feel disrespected and helpless and worry about how this behavior will impact our child (and our connection) in the future. How can we stop the lying once and for all – without harming our relationship? In this episode, you'll learn: The real reasons our kids tend to lie  The strategies that...

We love our children with big emotions, but sometimes our love isn't enough to build their confidence, especially when their strong feelings confuse them so much.  As a child I had trouble believing in myself, and I'd like to share my experience with you – and why your children are likely better off than I was!  In this episode, you'll hear: What I learned as a child with big emotions Two hard-to-...

We know that consistency is really important for our children with big emotions. But sometimes it feels like we spend all of our time enforcing limits – at the expense of our relationship! How can we teach our kids to do the things they need to do without feeling helpless or like we'll have to nag forever? In this episode, you'll learn: How to outsmart kids' "avoider brain"  How to find and addres...

Raising a child with big emotions can feel like a roller coaster some days. One moment they might be yelling at you to go away… and the next moment they're angry that you did what they asked. What do we do when our child does something that seems illogical and nothing we do is helping? In this episode, you'll learn: What's underneath kids' seemingly-illogical behavior  How to understand what's goi...

If you have a child who tends to have big emotions or reactions, you've probably tried many different things to reduce the drama in that moment. But you may not have found much success, so you're dealing with the drama over and over (or you're walking on eggshells to prevent their big reaction!).  In this episode, you'll learn: Why it's so hard to shift things in the moment once a child is reactiv...