At the start of every school year students, teachers, and even parents are excited yet nervous about the year ahead. Entering the unknown is often scary. The parent is worried that their sweet baby may not get the kindest, best, or most compassionate teacher. The child’s fear is that their teacher w...

Have you ever felt like you’re constantly playing Tug of War with your child? Do you ever feel like they misbehave just to piss you off? You’re not alone!  

Ever since children were invented (humor, of course) parents have struggled with how to get them to listen and do as they’re told. 

We ask ...

There I was, settling into my seat on a crowded plane, when the unmistakable sound of a crying baby filled the cabin. A few rows ahead, I saw a young mother with her tiny newborn.  She was juggling the baby, a diaper bag and a carry-on piece of luggage.  Her face was a mixture of exhaustion and apol...

Finding A Different Way

The other morning, while walking my dog, I passed a house and overheard an exchange between a parent and a child. I wasn’t trying to listen, but the yelling was so loud it carried across the street. The mother’s voice rang out with sharp words: “You do not talk that way in t...

Hi Parents!

Let’s take a moment to reflect. Have you ever felt like parenting is a rollercoaster of joy, exhaustion, second-guessing, and love all rolled into one? If so, you're not alone! Parenting is a tough gig, and we often put a ton of pressure on ourselves to "get it right." But what if the s...

Parenting is one of the most rewarding journeys we embark on, but let’s be honest—it’s also one of the most challenging. From sleepless nights with newborns to navigating the emotional highs and lows of adolescence, parenting is a constant learning curve. And while our love for our children is endle...