Someone recently told me that I dont have a podcast or blog post on something I talk about all the time and my jaw just about hit the floor when I realizedOh crap! Theyre right!Though I know youve likely heard me talk about executive functioning skil

Chicken nuggets or quesadillas?Blue shoes or red slippers?Apple juice or orange juice?These seem like fairly easy decisions for kids to make, right?After all, youre supposed to give them options, right?Youre trying to give them some agency over the

Chicken nuggets or quesadillas?Blue shoes or red slippers?Apple juice or orange juice?These seem like fairly easy decisions for kids to make, right?After all, youre supposed to give them options, right?Youre trying to give them some agency over the

Optimism can be difficult when youre a parent in the middle of a challenging time period with your kid.When your kid has been smacking everybody who comes within a 2 foot radius or stripping off their clothes in public whenever you tell them no, hearing

Theres nothing quite as lovely as the beautiful, musical sound of a child whining at you from across the room.I mean, what parent doesnt love that heart-warming screech of he took my toooooyyyyy?Its one of the best parts of being a parent. JkSar

Homework.Lets talk about why it sucks.Its not everyday that I insist on certain things when it comes to parenting. I may give a firm suggestion and repeat it over and over with the hopes parents can see why Im making that suggestion, but I say it al

Our brains are a marvelous thing!Maybe youve heard it compared to a super computer before, and its because it pretty much is.From how it processes and stores information to its uncanny ability to learn new things and adapt.But even more amazing?We

Children can feel like a never ending mystery.Because you know that youve seen your child put their shoes on.Day after day, theyve managed to put their feet in, pull the back up over their heel, tighten the velcroYet here they are pouting in front o

When parents are considering joining my membership program ParentAbility or when they join the Facebook community and start learning more about the discipline methods I teach, theres always this lingering concern:Am I being strict enough?I know this co

When it comes to our children, parents are assigned the role of protector, a pillar of strength, always knowing the answer and in complete control of the situation.So, when something becomes overwhelming, or we get frustrated, sad, even angry, theres al