When Empathy Does Not Work

When Empathy Does Not Work

A mom of an 8-year-old asked us this… “I don't know what the deal is lately, but I feel like I'm dealing with a teenager. When I try to help her with calming, or offer validation/empathy or suggestions for strategies when she's feeling those big feelings, it may...read more
Making Kids Apologize

Making Kids Apologize

As a parent, what do you want your kids to do after they fight?  Most of us want them to reconnect with each other and apologize, right? But… What if they don’t want to apologize? Do you make them say “sorry” even if they don’t mean it? If they still feel mad, do you...read more
Raising Resilient Kids

Raising Resilient Kids

Do you ever find yourself thinking, “There’s so much I want for my kids… to be happy, do well in school, have friends, be resilient. But where do I start? What are the most important things to focus on?” When kids are struggling (with bedtime, homework, playing with...read more