Are you getting sloppy sandwich results when you ask your kids to do things? Your directions may need editing! ^^ In this exercise ^^ I...

Sometimes things break. Sometimes those things are insignificant. But sometimes they are a big deal. Like windows. Which is exactly what...

What kind of future do we desire? “We seek a world of liberty: a world in which all individuals are sovereign over their own lives and...

How long would it take you to clean up this room? (If it sways your answer there are legos and knex pieces mixed together all over the...

Preferences, preferences and more preferences!! Children are full of preferences! But let’s be real...so are we. We’re all human. So we...

Look but don't touch! Says who?!? And why? Here's a little secret: I let go of the idea that a tree is a decoration to look at but not...

Today is Stress Awareness Day. Take 5 today to breathe in awareness. A little frazzled? No judgement. Just take notice of the moment....

Rewards. Punishments. Carrots and sticks. Ultimately, external motivation for achievement or behavior generally backfires. The carrot no...

Expectations with kids can seem like a mile long list. But family rules should be short and sweet. Expectations may ebb and flow based on...

What do you do about those behaviors? It’s a question I get asked often by concerned parents when children are working through the...

Time outs in the corner are outdated, punitive, and don't resolve the underlying behavior issues. But time in a calming corner is a...

If there is one truth I wish I could convey to parents it's that, you are not responsible for your child's feelings. It is not our...

Respectfully parenting requires long term vision. You may not elicite perfect behavior today or even tomorrow. It’s a journey, and if...

Children are wild. Emotions are raw. Managing behaviors and helping children learn skills takes patience, humor, restraint and a fair...