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Empathy: A Magic Wand to Connect with Complex Kids & Teens
“What is empathy? And why is it very different from sympathy? Empathy fuels connection. Sympathy drives disconnection.”…
Failing Forward: Make Every Mistake a New One
They Just Don’t Understand I sat in the school auditorium, surrounded by about 300 other parents. I…
From Chaos to Calm: Building Sleep Routines for Sensory-Sensitive Kids (podcast#211)
You’ve tried the white noise, the cozy bedtime stories, even the perfectly timed evening routine. And still,…
How to Pick Your Battles to Achieve Family Peace
How Positivity Helps You ‘Pick Your Battles’ Positive parenting. Focus on their strengths, on their successes. Downplay…
My Child With ADHD Can’t Sleep
Does your child with ADHD – and other types of neurodivergence — struggle with sleep? Here are…
Even an Epic Meltdown is a Great Parenting Opportunity
Remembering a time when we had an epic meltdown – and oh, what a great parenting opportunity…
Accepting Autism & Other Neurodiversity (podcast #39)
As a society, we’ve come incredibly far in terms of research and treatement for Autism, ADHD, and…
When Youth are Targeted: The Impact of Bullies, Victims, Bystanders & Institutional Betrayal (podcast #119)
Bullying can be a huge issue in our educational and social systems, and it can make a…
Parenting Anxious Childhood Emotions (podcast #15)
Anxiety isn’t easy on anybody, but it can be especially difficult for children and their parents. Parenting…
Parenting Emerging Adults (podcast #8)
Parents of young and emerging adults face a difficult challenge as dynamics shift between them and their…
Asking For Help: Why Is It So Difficult? (podcast #129)
Everyone has struggles and needs help. That’s why it’s so important to be comfortable asking for it,…
Consequences and Punishments (podcast #12)
No matter how well-behaved or “easy” your children are, they are bound to act up or do…
