One of the most challenging jobs as a parent is to co-regulate our children, whose frontal lobe is not developed to do this on their own. Often, we find ourselves escalating with our kiddos, as our own nervous systems have been maxed out from all…

It’s so important to fill up our kiddos’ piggy banks! Not the ones you may be thinking though…emotional piggy banks! We are constantly making withdrawals morning to night from “I’m only going to tell you one more time to put your shoes on for school”…

I often hear both sides of the technology debate working with both parents and children, and I can see validity in each side. The reality is that technology is here to stay, and it’s important to have a strong technology plan in place that everyone…

Back-to-school time can be exciting and nervewracking at the same time. For some, it’s going to a new school, and for others, it’s going back to their happy or unhappy place. It is a huge adjustment for everyone in the family, as there are tight…

It is important to make sure kids learn to have structure for their day-to-day activities and help out around the house. Having chores increases their self-esteem and confidence, even in the midst of their dismay. In Jennifer’s podcast, she talks about how creating a calendar…

Since kids are not as busy and have more free time during the summer, it can be difficult for parents to regulate screen time. Kids can become less productive, and screens can disrupt family time and connection. Therefore, it is important for parents to be…