by admin | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
As parents, our protective instincts surge when our child struggles with peer relationships. We juggle competing worries about whether our child is being hurt socially or is the one excluding others, whether to teach universal friendliness or honor personal...
by admin | Jan 26, 2025 | Uncategorized
“Repairing ruptures is the most essential thing in parenting.” Dr. Dan Siegel As parents, we’ve all had those moments where we’ve reacted in a way we regretted with our children. Maybe we: 🤯 yelled harshly because one of our kids hit the...
by Julie Johnson | Jul 12, 2023 | Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
“Conflict is an opportunity to learn how to love each other better over time.” Dr. John Gottman Underlying our children’s behavior are often simple questions they want answered everyday… Am I good? Do you love me? Will you keep me safe? With partners, those...
by Julie Johnson | Jun 7, 2023 | Adolescents, Blog, Children, Parenting, Toddlers, Uncategorized
Summer vacations promise relaxation and family bonding, but reality often unfolds differently than we expect. New surroundings, long journeys, unfamiliar faces, and busy schedules can leave children feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, and prone to meltdowns. Add in the...
by Julie Johnson | Aug 30, 2022 | Adolescents, Children, Parenting, Preteens, Toddlers, Uncategorized
For most kids, going back to school is a big transition and for some it feels like a momentous challenge. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or changing schools or teachers, going back can bring up lots of feelings for kids and adults! Fears and...
by Julie Johnson | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Messages about how to parent your son are everywhere: “Don’t coddle him.” “Push him out into the world.” “He’s being a crybaby.” “You better let him go.” Feeling a cultural pressure to disconnect with their sons, many mothers feel conflicted about how to stay close,...
