When parents reach out to me to see if I can help solve their child’s problem behavior, most want to get a sense of how I work. Is my approach one you can feel good about? What makes me different from other parenting experts? Read on to learn more! 1. I’m a problem-solver! My work …
Hi, everyone! It’s that time again – a new year! Happy new year! And this year I’m going to follow that most-popular of new-year traditions, and share some of my best advice for getting 2022 off to a great start. Are you ready! Drum roll, please… Have an accountability system. And by this I mean, …
Happy 2022! And, some of my best parenting advice for the new year! Read More »
Recently I just finished up a three-week class I teach for a Bay Area parenting-resources provider. The parents really liked the class, and as we were all saying our goodbyes and making some final comments at the end of the last session, one parent said, “Nobody I’ve ever talked to talked positively about my child.” …
“Nobody I’ve ever talked to talked positively about my child.” Read More »
Here’s a question that was recently posted to my facebook page: “So what do you suggest our response should be when it’s a flat No from our kids (and a No that when pushed against to leads to explosive behaviour?) It’s difficult to train a strong-willed child that doesn’t want to be trained. I agree …
Jack and Emma, Jack’s 6-year-old daughter, are in the car, on their way home. Jack has just picked Emma up from her Tuesday afternoon soccer game. “How was your game, sweetie?” Jack asks. “It was bad,” Emma answers. “I didn’t make any passes.” “Oh, honey, it’s OK,” Jack says. “You did your best, and that’s …
When Not To Reassure Your Child And What To Do Instead Read More »
“He’s not ready for treatment.” That’s what one therapist said about one of the strong-willed, oppositional kids I work with. She made this assessment in response to his refusal to participate in therapy. He had nothing to say to her, and he didn’t want to talk with her. In my world, this scenario is typical. …
The parents of the kids I work with have a range of problems they want to solve. Some kids’ behavior issues are pretty mild – maybe the child is basically cooperative at home, but he just won’t do his schoolwork. AND, some kids’ behaviors are really extreme! I also work with kids with defiance, aggression, …
How Successful Is Residential Treatment for ODD? Read More »
Happy Mothers’ day, everyone! Here are some Mothers’ Day thoughts I want to share, that come out of something I see a LOT in my practice: Whether Mom works outside the home or not, most of the time she’s the one doing most or all of the homemaking. And we all know some of the …
Appreciating Mom: It’s More Than A Mother’s Day Brunch! Read More »
Has COVID-19 made school MUCH more difficult than it used to be? Does your child resist their remote-learning activities like Zoom classes and homework? Nagging your child; arguing with your child; or yelling at your child to get their work done – is all this a major source of stress for you, and you want …
The Checkpoints System: Some Questions And Answers Read More »
Recently I was asked to participate in a Holistic Parenting summit, and one of the questions the host asked was this: Can you sum up in one sentence the overall advice you want families to remember while going through the pandemic? Do you want to know my one sentence? You won’t be surprised to hear …
