“Emotional disconnection is a poor life strategy.” This is a quote by Michael C. Reichert, PhD in his book How to Raise a Boy.

Bedtime can be such a trying time for parents and children. Sometimes it seems as though our children are purposefully trying to send us into a sleep-deprived stupor. Take heart, parents. One day, they will be teenagers.

When we take away the physical closeness they require, we inadvertently push them away emotionally in the moments they most need to feel a secure heart connection.

Spring has finally sprung, and with it comes new opportunities for some fun spring-themed science activities!

It occurred to me that I couldn’t expect them to be better if I didn’t also expect myself to be better, and thus started a deep-dive into self-improvement that never had an end.

It’s no surprise that burnout is on the rise after a year of lockdowns and quarantines. Because it’s a hot topic, there’s no shortage of advice being offered to worn out and desperate parents.

Below are 4 such routines to incorporate into your child’s daily life that will make him more imaginative, expressive, creative, and fulfilled.

I’m only human, after all. Life can be difficult, and I’m doing the best I can. Yet, when my kid loses his cool and yells at me, am I so quick to offer that same grace?

“I enjoy you.”

The lessons he taught us live on. Here are three lessons he taught us that we can pass on to our children.

“Patience provides a place where hope can take root and grow.” - Derek Maul

If there is a lack of attachment or connection, the child will be more resistant. Therefore one of the simplest ways to increase cooperation is to increase connection. Here are 10 ways to do that.

While you’ll probably be celebrating at home with your family, I’ve gathered some end of year activities to do with your children to say goodbye 2020!

Here are some tips for finding joy this 2020 holiday season.

I want to share a few simple strategies that will help you de-escalate tension and get your child back on the right track fast.

It’s election season, and that means your children are inevitably hearing a lot about voting.

Here are 10 ideas for a great Halloween in 2020.

Everyone has bad days from time to time, but if your child’s negative attitude is becoming a problem, check out these five simple but effective solutions.

I’ve put together 30 family activities to enjoy this autumn. Stay safe and have fun.

If your attempts at positive parenting have been less than positive lately, don’t despair. I’ll help you get back to the basics so you can get back on track to finish strong in 2020.

When the pandemic is over and life gets back to something resembling normalcy, our children will have emerged with these five positive and important lessons if we take time now to cultivate positivity.