As a parenting coach, I often encounter the assumption that my own household is a paragon of perfect parenting. Let me assure you,...

You’re getting ready to leave the house and you’ve given your kid a couple of warnings. You’ve let them know their toys need to be...

The holidays are here! And while for many of us, that means yule tidings, and decking those halls with endless sparkle, comfort, and joy;...

No matter which side of the spectrum of issues you land, you are more than likely feeling some level of stress and tension. For many,...

Challenging rules is healthy and a critical part of a child’s development. Many of us were raised in a “children should be seen and not...

One of the first things I experienced when I became a parent was that everything felt personal. When our baby wouldn’t sleep, somehow it...

School is either already back in session for you or will be in the coming weeks. Two of the biggest challenges are the battles around...

Most parents rank kindness and emotional intelligence among their highest priorities when raising their children. But what does that look...

Traditional parenting advice would tell you that modifying a child’s behavior is the best way to get the results you’re seeking. While...

What is your relationship with play or being playful? For most of us, your answer is probably somewhere in between “What the heck is she...

Technology is here to stay. The question isn’t “if” your child will be getting access to a smartphone, but when?  Recently, someone asked...

“If we could change ourselves, the tendencies of the world would also change.” ~Mahatma Gandhi I still remember the day I came home and...

If you’re a parent, you’ve more than likely engaged in a power struggle with your kids, I know I’ve had my fair share. Whether it’s...

I remember the first time my middle school best friend and I got into a fight. I immediately began yelling at her. She stayed calm and...

You’ve read the articles. You follow all the experts (ahem). You have taken their advice to heart, and you truly want to invoke change at...

Many believe strong parenting requires strict authority. However, a healthy parent-child relationship goes beyond just being "in charge."...

Hi there! I'm Jamie, a certified parent coach dedicated to empowering parents to learn the skills they need to thrive (and not just...

I still remember it, sitting in the back of an ambulance getting my leg checked; having just been in a car accident. I was 17 and I was...