strong willed child - challenging behavior - spirited child - overwhelmed - confused - powerless - frustrated - hopeless

Stuck Walking on Eggshells? Between Blowing Up or Caving In to Your Child's Tantrums?

Jane, the Mom I was coaching said she would feel so stuck. Her 8 year old daughter refused to do what she was asked, put back the cookies...

What We Get Wrong About A Child's Anger

I work with hundreds of committed, energetic, and amazing parents and educators who all find working with a strong willed child a...

Challenging behavior at home? Learn why & what to do (part I of III)

In our home, challenging behavior looked like the stubborn, defiant, scowling red face of our 6 year old daughter. It sounded like, "I...

I just want it to stop!! Arguing & yelling at each other is awful! (part II of III)

'Our daughter screamed, "No, it's not time to leave!" so angry that she didn't get her way about when to leave the park. She often...

Anger! Clear steps to unlocking both facing and feeling anger skillfully

I don't know about your family dynamics, but anger was one of the hardest for us. I was taught to suppress it and that it would harm...

Do you yearn for more connection with your child?

Real Connection supports us create a joyful home. We all want this so what are the key ingredients and why don't we do it more often?...

Turn frustration into feeling clear and hopeful

"Empathy has no script. There is no right way or wrong way to do it. It’s simply listening, holding space, withholding judgment,...

Loss

I am feeling sad this morning. Tears streaming down my face. My chest is heavy. I yearn for comfort and my dog Kona was such a good...

Ever caught in a shame storm?

I was feeling great. Having a good day and in a good mindset. Then my husband made a joking remark about how I hadn't done an insurance...

Betrayed? Want to stop hurting?

I was running with my friend when she said, “Hey, I have some news and you may have some feelings about it.“ She proceeded to tell me...