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Raising Complex Kids With No Clear Diagnosis
The first ten years of my life as a parent really sucked. No, they didn’t really suck….
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.”…
What’s a Microbiome, Why Should I Care, and What Do I Do About It?
What’s a microbiome? Humans host 39 trillion microscopic organisms in every conceivable place in our bodies, from…
Mornings and Teens with ADHD – Can They End in "I Love You"?
There’s Hope for Teens and Mornings! Dropping kids off at school is something I’d done every day…
When Kids Have Trouble Hearing the Word No, Try This
What do I do when my kids have trouble hearing the word “no”? How can I get…
How Do You Deal with Family Conflict?
How do you typically deal with conflict when it comes up in your family? Do you walk…
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…
What’s So Wrong with Immaturity?
At the risk of sounding like my great-grandmother from the Old Country, I think kids are growing…
Make the Most out of Senior Year for Parents
The last year of high school can be a really tough transition, and not just for your…
4 Things to Love About Back to School
The Gift of Back To School Growing up, I always loved September and returning to school. Chances…
Dreading School Meetings with Teachers? Try These 8 Steps
A client emailed me in a bit of a panic. She asked if I could offer any…
Pause & Breathe
Pause and breathe. Calm down. Your body. Your brain. Your spirit. Calm down. When life seems to…
