Emotions are a crucial part of our lives, yet are not taught in schools nor many families. They are more often repressed, avoided,...

This week is about what to do when in the middle of a Reaction, when stressed, anxious. We are likely to lash out and shame or hurt the...

This is a great visual reminder to encourage filling my tank with self care throughout the day. I know I need to fill my tank with self...

Emotional Intelligence along with two other parts of the 5 Steps to Connect framework is supporting me right now during this uncertain...

What would you give to turn an eye roll into a hug? Or an angry teen face into a smile? For me this is priceless and the reward for doing...

A dad friend of mine told me about his recent struggles connecting with his daughter. It is a small interaction, but illustrates an...

A dad friend of mine told me about his recent struggles connecting with his daughter. It is a small interaction, but illustrates an...

I'm teaching a workshop on the secret to connecting with your preTeen and Teen this Thursday. Thinking back to my own painful experiences...

I woke my daughter up at 6am in the morning as usual. Immediately, I saw her phone by her bed, not out in the kitchen where it was...

I woke my daughter up at 6am in the morning as usual. Immediately, I saw her phone by her bed, not out in the kitchen where it was...

My name is Allison and I am a working mom of two daughters in a quiet town in California. For most of my life l have hustled for my worth...

What if you could stop stress in its tracks? What would it be worth to you to be able to notice, untangle and transform stress into...

My daughter had a fight with her friend. She yelled, 'I'm angry at you because of what you did!" My daughter felt righteous and that it...

It is a heavier topic today: Teens (or any age) exploring behaviors that bring up fear in us and how to respond. This is a big issue and...

Thank you Aptos parent for sending in this challenging situation! "At the end of the day when I'm tired, I'm just trying to get things...

It was a rainy Sunday. I asked my girls, 5 and 7 to cooperate. I hadn't gotten a work out in days and felt congested with a sinus cold....

I often pay attention to too many things at once, at the expense of presence and connection. These tangled branches, growing every which...

"I get so irritated. He's being negative again and starts complaining and blaming the kids. I can't stand it!" ​ One of the Mom's in my...

"I have a question for you. What is the best response to my 5 year old hitting me and calling me names. I get so angry. I feel like it's...

I was teaching my Dad's class this week and was touched by their level of honesty and vulnerability. One of the dads shared that he...