Why Does My Child Behave This Way? If you’ve ever searched child behavior at 3 a.m. because you are exhausted, frustrated, and wondering “Why is my child acting like this?” Yyou’re not alone. For example, your child may not get dressed, argue...
Why does everything feel like a power struggle with your child? You ask your child to get dressed. They argue. You remind them about homework. They resist. You tell them it’s time to turn off the screen, and suddenly you’re in another battle. By the time you’ve gotten...
Many parents tell me they struggle with consistency….. “I just need to be more consistent.” It is one of the most common things I hear from parents. Usually, it comes after a moment they aren’t proud of. Maybe they yelled. Maybe they set a...
“I did it again.” (I yelled at my child). Your child finally fell asleep. The house is quiet. And yet your mind won’t stop replaying what happened. You hear your own voice getting louder. You remember the look on your child’s face. You promised...
Parenting anxiety doesn’t always look obvious from the outside. Many mothers appear calm, capable, and deeply devoted to their children while internally feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and constantly on edge. You love your children deeply. You think about their...
There’s a moment most parents know well. You’ve said it calmly.You’ve explained it clearly.You’re trying to do it right. And your child… doesn’t listen. Maybe they ignore you.Maybe they push back.Or maybe they escalate so quickly that suddenly you’re in a power...
Few parenting moments feel as overwhelming as a child’s meltdown or child emotional dysregulation. Your child is crying, yelling, or completely shut down. Meanwhile, you may feel your own frustration rising, and suddenly the situation escalates faster than you...
Big emotions in children can feel overwhelming and confusing for parents. If you’ve ever wondered why your child has such big emotions, you are not alone. Many parents feel stressed out when their child screams, melts down, refuses to cooperate, or lashes out at a...
If you’ve ever tried to gentle parent with more empathy and less control—and then felt a quiet panic creep in—you’re not alone. Many parents come to me and say some version of this: “I’m trying to focus less on behavior… but I’m scared I’m being permissive.” What...
Behavior is not the goal in parenting, even though it’s what most parents are taught to focus on. When parents first come to me, they usually want me to fix their child. However, what they often mean—though they rarely say it out loud—is this: I want my child to...
