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“Yes, and”—A Surprising Strategy for Your Kids
Let’s talk about a little parenting trick that is actually borrowed straight from improv comedy. It’s called the “Yes, and” approach, and...
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Mary helps you improve your parenting in 60 seconds or less!
These are brain-science and child development simplified...with a script to try the concept out right away.
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Reflections on the U.S. Surgeon General’s Report: Parenting Under Pressure
Universal Challenges Did you HEAR about the Parenting Under Pressure report from the U.S. Surgeon General ? I was bowled over by one...
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Resetting Rewires
Do you sometimes feel like you’ve been having a bad morning/day/week (or even entire month) with your kids? Don’t despair....
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Minute Magic: Ditch Multitasking for Better Parenting
Unlock better parenting by ditching multitasking! Discover the MicroStep Method for mindful, focused interactions with your kids,
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The Importance of Face-to-Face Time
Research shows that phones are just too hard to ignore. It’s not your fault—it’s like physical dopamine combined with the hyper-social
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Kids' Behavior is a Symptom
It can feel as though our children are intentionally trying to drive us
mad. Why else would they choose to pick a fight over doing something
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Nobody Likes Feeling Ignored
Parents ask me all the time, “Why would I empathize if a child is screaming, telling us we are awful, refusing to put on their shoes, or not
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Unlock Your Parenting Power
Understand the difference between emotions and behavior and use that understanding to help your kids behave better.
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Kids Are Our Expectations
Believing that kids are capable of behavior you want increases the likelihood of them living up to your standards. Here's how.
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Repairing Restores
Repairing restores connection. When parents have hurt a child's feelings, the simple act of taking accountability restores the relationship.
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SAY IT STRAIGHT
A mom said to me the other day, “Of course I say what I mean. I’m a parent, not a politician.” We chuckled. But she was serious. As...
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Breaking the Judgment Cycle
Of course I love my children unconditionally. I love them regardless of what they’re thinking or doing. I tell them that all the time!...
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Listening Without Judgement
What is it? I think of listening on a spectrum that starts with making sure you understand what is really being communicated with a tool...
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Drying Ducks: Seeing Children
Looking for better behavior? Discover why and how to recognize and fulfill your child's need to be seen and heard in order to transform pare
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