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Rather listen? Here’s a link to the episode on my podcast! When it comes to aggressive behaviors, it’s tempting to overcomplicate things by: But please don’t… Here’s what to try instead. It’s really simple.  When kids get aggressive (e.g., hitting, kicking, throwing, biting, etc.)… 1. Limit your words   2. Focus on letting your behavior speak […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! Does your child often meltdown when you’re not doing things “quick” enough? Or they’re not getting their needs met? Or maybe they’re screaming at you, “I want it now!!!” Yikes.  Here’s how to respond… I don’t know about y’all but as a mom of […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! It’s super common for kids to see problematic behaviors at school + want to try them out at home. They are trying to process what they observed + test out your boundaries. Here’s how I address in the moment! Two things before I share […]

Rather Listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! Teaching kids how to manage their anger comes down to helping them shift their mindset so they can change their choices.  Rather than anger being viewed as a “bad” feeling, let’s come to see it as a messenger here to help us.  Then we can […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, embarrassed and upset at your child when their teacher approaches you about their misbehavior.  There’s so many potential reasons why your child is misbehaving including: That’s why it’s sooo important to slow down and focus on gathering more […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I don’t know who needs to hear this but connecting with our kids is not just about snuggles & play time… Let me explain… So I was recently coaching a parent inside my private community… In the midst of discussing her daughter’s problematic behavior, she […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! So lately, I’ve noticed that my 5-year old has been doing a lot of “testy” behaviors like: There are sooo many different ways to approach this but here’s what I’ve been doing lately (based on our context).  1. Shifting my mindset of her & her […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! When tension runs high, it’s tempting to match our children’s emotions and meet their anger with anger but it rarely works. All we’re left with is disconnection and lots of guilt.  Here’s what to practice instead. What is de-escalation? De-escalation is responding to our child’s […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! Navigating our children’s intense emotions can sometimes feel like we’re walking on eggshells. Here’s what to avoid saying to an angry child & why. 1. “Take a deep breath.”  A common mistake is encouraging kids to practice a coping skill in the heat of the […]

Rather listen? Here’s a link to this episode on my podcast! I know a lot of focus is on helping kids make better choices so that we raise respectful humans and I love this.  But we also need to balance these conversations with holding ourselves accountable & shining a light on the ways in which we […]