Hi parents,

Quick quiz! When your get within two feet of your child they feel...

A) Safe, loved, and seen. 
B) Nothing, they're too absorbed in their phone and it drives me crazy!
C) On edge, impatient, or annoyed.

Most of the time when we talk ab...

Dear parents,

If you're not yet familiar with my Alpha Parent Model, I encourage you to download this PDF guidethat breaks it down. Or read it here on my blog (the link opens in a new window).

In this video, I walk you through the nine MindFull Princip...

'Alpha' is the first letter of the Greek alphabet, just like 'A' is the first letter of the English alphabet. To be an alpha means to go first or to take the lead. An alpha parent is one who takes the lead and who models the behavior that they w...

Dear moms,

This week's message is for those of you who choose to turn on your light and shine brightly despite the darkness outside. 

Whether you are navigating a stressful situation, feeling unfulfilled, depressed, or anxious about the future,...

Parents,

Being awesome doesn't mean being perfect. In fact, if you could be a perfect person, that would make you a pretty crummy parent. 

Your child would never see you mess up, grow, or change. They wouldn't learn, from your frustration or sadness, h...

I've been meaning to Vlog on this topic for a while now, because this really is such a common thread among most (if not all) of the families I coach.

This mistake is so widespread, I think, because parents make it with the best intentions in mind. Yet...