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Effective Strategies for Managing Child Entitlement
Do you ever feel like your child thinks the world revolves around them? You're not alone. As parents, we pour our...
How Unstructured Play in Childhood Builds Coping Skills
As parents, we're bombarded with structured activities, educational apps, and scheduled playdates. But we are missing...
Self-Validation for Parents: Filling Your Own Cup Before Serving Others
Parenting is a wild ride, and if you are like most parents- you're usually so busy keeping your little humans alive...
The Power of Boundaries: Why Your Kids Are Secretly Begging for Limits (And Why They’re So Hard to Set)
Setting boundaries with our kids seems like it should be straightforward – after all, we're the adults, right? But any...
Parental Attention: How Your Focus Shapes Your Child’s Behavior
As a mom and clinical psychologist, I've seen firsthand how our attention as parents can be like a superpower - it can...
Helping Children Embrace Imperfection
Perfectionism in children can be a source of significant stress and anxiety, often leading to negative self-talk, fear...
Empower Your Child’s Confidence for Lifelong Success
As a parent, it can be disheartening to see your child struggle with low self-confidence. Whether they hesitate to try...
Facing Fears: How to Build Lifelong Resilience
As a psychologist and a parent, I have seen firsthand the power of facing fears and doing hard things in...
Let them Play! The Role of Unsupervised Play in Emotional Development
Discover the profound impact of play on child development, building resilience and essential life skills through free, unstructured playtime.
Pillars of Parenting: Warm and Firm
Explore the art of parenting with love and limits for nurturing resilient, confident kids.
Strategies for Managing Sibling Rivalry and Fostering Family Harmony
Explore practical strategies to manage sibling rivalry and foster harmony at home.
The Positive Side of Stress: How Healthy Challenges Forge Resilient Kids
Discover why stress is crucial for children’s growth, how to balance it, and tips to help them thrive in life’s challenges.
My Child is Always Focused on the Negative
Negative bias in children can affect mood and resilience. Acknowledge their feelings, model balanced thinking, and encourage perspective-shifting. Establish gratitude practices and problem-solving skills. Seek professional help if needed.