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Parental Anger
When we get angry, it's our job to act like a grown-up, calmly coaching our child so they can develop the ability to regulate their own emotions and behavior.
ArticleHow To Do Damage Control When You Fight In Front of Your Kids
Conflict is part of every human relationship. So what exactly is a healthy fight? How do you minimize the damage in front of your kids when you're arguing?
ArticleStressed and Overwhelmed? Here's Where To Start
When you're overwhelmed, it's easy to spiral into anxiety, and negative thoughts. You can't prevent stressful events. But you CAN change how you think about them.
ArticleHealing Yourself So You Can Be a More Peaceful Parent
The truth is that virtually all of us were wounded as children, and if we don't heal those wounds, they prevent us from parenting our children optimally.
ArticleGame Plan for Peaceful Parenting Your Early Teen
Good relationships between teens and their parents are positively correlated with school success and general happiness. Here's 10 tips for staying positively connected with your teen.
ArticleShould You Spank Your Child?
Kids who are spanked are less emotionally healthy than kids who aren't. What's more, kids who are spanked behave worse over time.
ArticleStaying Calm When One Child Hurts the Other
Most parents say that when one child hurts another, it’s the hardest time for them to self-regulate. The truth is, the reason you “lose it” is that you feel powerless...
ArticleTransform Your Inner Critic Into Your Inner Nurturing Parent
Wouldn't it be lovely if your inner voice could become your cheerleader, encouraging you? Here's how to develop that nurturing inner voice and tame your critic.
ArticleReady to Snap? How to Catch Yourself and Get Back on Track
Feeling Irritable? 5 simple steps to get yourself back to center when you're in a bad mood.
ArticleThe Secret of Not Yelling When You're Having a Bad Day
We all have hard days. Think of your irritation as a red blinking light on your car dashboard, signaling you to take action. Self-compassion is the key.