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Are you frustrated with positive parenting and think it doesn’t work? Does your child continue to refuse to listen to your directions despite all the tips and tricks you’ve learned? I know how frustrating it can feel to work so hard to learn new parenting skills just to be met with a child who refuses […]

Deciding whether or not to tell truth about Santa is tough! And deciding HOW to tell kids about Santa and how to respond to their question is even tougher! On one hand, you never want your kid to feel like they can’t trust you. But on the other hand, you don’t want to ruin the […]

Ah, sharing and toy battles! This is such a huge stressor for us parents and for good reason. It’s stressful to be around conflict and our instinct is often to encourage our child to release the beloved toy and give it to their friend or sibling. I get it. Navigating toy battles and teaching our […]

In this video I share at what age it’s best to get rid of pacifiers and the step-by-step process to taking away the pacifier in gentle, respectful ways. I end with sharing my own personal experience weaning my toddler from her pacifier/binky. Books to Read: ✦No More Pacifier, Duck by Michael Dahl ✦Pacifiers Are Not […]

Phew, food throwing is the ultimate test of our patience! While very frustrating, it’s actually developmentally appropriate. In this video, I break down common reasons children throw food and simple tips to prevent it in the first place, including some simple sign language you can try to encourage your child to communicate with you during […]

Even the most patient parent will lose it on their child from time to time. When this happens, it’s imperative to focus on repairing the rupture in the relationship. In this video, I share my step-by-step guide to repairing your relationship with your child and getting back on track. Please note: This is in no […]

It’s no secret that we are all using our screens more recently given everything that’s going on. Ever wonder what the recommended amount of screen time is? In this video, I share the effects of screen time on children, the recommended amount of screen time, and what you need to know about screens. Learning about […]

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Parenting is one of the hardest jobs we will ever have and eve the most calmest parents will lose their cool and yell at their kids from time to time. Yelling doesn’t make us bad parents. Yelling makes us human. If you’re struggling with losing your cool and yelling, please know you’re not alone and […]

We’ve all been there. Your child gets frustrated and the next thing you know, you’re being hit in the face or slapped on the leg (or pushed, kicked, pinched, etc). In this video, I breakdown the common reasons why your child resorts to aggressive behaviors and the 3 steps you can take to help tame […]