You want the holidays to feel magical — full of connection, joy, and memory-making.
But for many parents raising sensitive, strong-willed, or neurodivergent kids, this season can feel like too much of ...

You’ve tried consequences.
You’ve taken away screens, privileges, and favorite toys.
You’ve raised your voice more times than you’d like to admit.

And yet, nothing seems to change.
The behavior returns,...

It starts with a small disagreement.
A toy, a seat, a glance, and suddenly, you’re in the middle of another sibling showdown.

You try to stay calm, but before you know it, you’re mediating, reasoning,...

Mornings can feel like a battleground.
Shoes go missing, emotions run high, and time always seems to slip away faster than you can pour the coffee.

If your child is strong-willed or sensitive, those m...

If you’re parenting a strong-willed child, you probably know how it feels to walk on eggshells.

One small request can spark a full-blown argument.

They hate being told what to do, insist on doing th...

Bedtime.

For many families, it’s less of a peaceful wind-down and more of a nightly battle.

Your child suddenly “needs” another drink, remembers something urgent, or can’t possibly sleep without one...

You’ve just picked up your child from school.

You’re excited to see them, maybe even planned a fun snack or some quiet time together…

and then, within minutes, it happens.

Tears. Yelling. Refusal. ...

The holidays are often painted as a season of joy, connection, and celebration, but for many sensitive children, they can feel overwhelming, unpredictable, and exhausting.

If your child seems to melt...

Carving Out My Legacy (Literally)

When I was about eleven, I was camped out in my parents’ home office, the phone cord wrapped around my fingers (because, yes, this was the corded phone/land line era...

As a former classroom teacher, a parent to four children—including kids with ADHD diagnoses—and a parent coach specializing in supporting parents of complex kids, I’ve had countless conversations abou...

I make mistakes. Every. Single. Day.

As a parent. As a wife. As a friend. As a business owner. As a human.

And honestly? I can be really hard on myself about it. I tend to beat myself up, replaying ...

This morning, I received a heartfelt message from Eileen, a mother of three:

“We seem to be struggling with our rhythm in the winter months. Restless kids, lots of wild behavior, lots of us yelling a...

Introduction

Recently, I was chatting with my dear friend Molly about the upcoming presidential election. Molly, is a mom of two, a drama teacher, and a SEL (Social Emotional Learning) specialist ...