How To Help A Struggling Child

What if calm isn't something you either have or don't have? What if it's something you train? In this episode, I'm challenging the belief that being reactive, intense, or easily overwhelmed is just "how you are." I'll explain why high-achieving women are experts at performance sk ...  Show more

So much has changed in my life from doing the inner work and using coaching tools, that I thought it would be fun (and helpful) to talk more about my story in hopes that it inspires you, too. FREE Lighten Up Motherhood Private Podcast Subscribe WORK WITH ME Mom On Purpose Members ...  Show more

The development of perseverance as a life-long skill starts when children are very, very little. By offering opportunities for independence and assistance only when necessary, we guide our children along this path.

Child development, however, is never a linear pro ...

In this episode, we'll be talking about an issue that we know all too well: dealing with clingy toddlers. We like to call this the snuggle struggle! As both a pediatrician and a mom, I understand how frustrating and emotionally exhausting it can be when your little ones seem to b ...  Show more

Sometimes when our child is having a hard time of course we want to fix things, help

them see the bright side. But things might look arduous and difficult for our children and leaning into those upsets with empathy can help them feel seen, heard and understood. This way ...

Send a textI really messed up last night and I want to share this with you so that you can learn from my mistake. When we are feeling stressed or overwhelmed, it can trickle down to our kids. If we don't notice this, then all we see if a child that is "misbehaving" when in realit ...  Show more