"What separates privilege from entitlement is GRATITUDE." - Brene Brown. Few things shut parents down faster than fearing their kids are entitled. If a child melts down when things don't go their way, or they seem unable to tolerate frustration, this conclusion often comes quickly: We've given them too much. They're spoiled. They feel entitled… Continue reading Are We Mislabeling Entitlement? How Insecurity and Emotional Avoidance Can Show Up in Kids
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3 Tips for Encouraging Independent Play
These relatively simple tips may just buy you 20 minutes of peace!
Online Sexual Content: The Conversations Kids Need
I know that talking with kids about sexual content (i.e. porn) can feel incredibly uncomfortable, to say the least. Despite being a child therapist with lots of practice coaching parents through delicate conversations, I still dread broaching this subject with my own son in the future. That said, I think most of us can agree… Continue reading Online Sexual Content: The Conversations Kids Need
“Good Enough” Parenting
According to research, striving to be "good enough" in parenthood is actually better than striving to be perfect.
When You’re Constantly Overstimulated as a Parent
If you find yourself restless, easily irritated, or like you can't relax - you might be overstimulated. Let's talk about why it happens and how to regulate yourself, even when you can't get a break.
