Almost every parent asks me the same question. How do I be firm without being harsh, and soft without being permissive? It feels like you can only be one or the other. Here’s what nobody told us. Strict and soft were never the only two options, and they were never even on the same line. Firmness is about the boundary. Softness is about how you hold it. In th ... Show More
Sep 22
Your Teen Isn’t Pulling Away From You
Somewhere around eleven, twelve, thirteen, something shifts. The kid who used to tell you everything starts giving you one-word answers. They stop looking for you and wanting to spend time with you. The door that used to stay open is closed. And the thing that makes sense for us ... Show More
28m 4s
Apr 2019
Chores, Fortnite, Authority, Respect. Kids Who Give Up When It’s Difficult
Do you agree or disagree with Kirk’s shocking advice for handling a child who yells at his Mom and defies her authority? Learn why some kids shut down and aren’t motivated. What do you do when one child takes all of your energy and attention? How do you help kids who give up when ... Show More
23m 39s
Mar 2023
Episode 59 - The Adventure of Parenting
Were you fully acknowledged, in the bigness of your very being, as a kid? Or were you treated more as, well….a kid?Believe it or not, even as kids, we are aware beings. We’re just in little bodies. But, so often, that isn’t acknowledged.Instead, so much of “parenting” is presente ... Show More
47m 8s
<p>"Mommy, I'm bored." <strong>How many times have you heard this?</strong></p>
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<p>In this episode I share <strong>why kids say "I'm bored"</strong> and <strong>how to reframe it's meaning</strong>. I emphasize the<strong> importance to create a love of learning whe ... Show More
