Do You Need To Grieve The Child (& Childhood) You Didn’t Get? #528

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Why Natural Consequences Backfire With Strong-Willed Children (And What Works) #626

Our kids often see your boundaries and consequences as a challenge to overcome, not as something to avoid! They won’t give in…and neither should you. But this can lead to never-ending power struggles. I want to show you a much better path to get your kids to actually take respons ...  Show more

Expect Big Battles From Morning to Midnight: Here’s Your 5-Step Game Plan #625

Morning grumbling. After-school complaints. Grocery store meltdowns over cookies. Sibling fights while you’re trying to cook dinner, all while your spouse gets increasingly stressed by a picky eater... and you haven’t even gotten to tears over homework, bath, or bedtime yet! If y ...  Show more

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