When Parenting Costs us Something
Listening means actively making room for whatever words she may offer. It means I prepare myself to hear the intent behind the words or the intent behind the silence.
Past "I'm Sorry" to Reconciliation
Apologizing and asking for forgiveness require prioritizing relationships ahead of our desire to see our actions as justified no matter how they impact those around us.
How, As a Parent Coach, I Don't Empower Anybody
Words themselves are powerful, and if we misuse them we undermine communication. If we become fast and lose with the words we use, we dull the sharp edge of the best tool we have to connect with one another.
Encouraging the Tricky Questions
Every question is an invitation—your kids are asking you to help them make sense of a complex world.
Dropping the Seed
The more fully we understand our kids' deep-seated desire to make their own decisions toward their own desired ends, the better off we’ll be in fostering healthy relationships.