The Emptiness of Seeking Immediate Attention
A mom in my office said it perfectly last week: “He wants attention every second. If I look away for one minute, he’s whining or yelling or doing something dramatic to get me back. It’s like he can’t just be okay for a moment, without demanding...
Your Thoughts Shape Your Destiny: Why Small Choices Matter More Than You Think
“Watch your thoughts, for your thoughts become words. Watch your words, for your words become actions. Watch your actions, for your actions become habits. Watch your habits, for your habits become character. Watch your character, for it becomes...
Father’s Day: A Salute to Dads Who Show Up and Step Up
Let me pause with you for a moment on this Father’s Day. Not just to toss out a quick “thanks, Dad!” and get back to the cookout. But to truly honor what it means to be a father-to step into a role that, while often thankless in the moment, may be...
Why Counseling Often Fails for Kids—And – What To Consider that Works!
Many of the parents I coach arrive at my office frustrated and exhausted, carrying a hefty list of past efforts that “should have worked.” They’ve invested in counseling-sometimes for years-with the hope that a trained professional could talk their...
Why Less Is More: The Parenting Paradox We Keep Missing
Parents often show up in my office mentally, emotionally, and physically tired. Not because they’re doing too little, but because they’re doing too much. Too much talking, too much coaxing, too much explaining, too much rescuing, too much… everything. And...Ready to Learn More?
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