Is your teenager’s defiant behavior taking center stage in your family life? Navigating the challenging teenage years often leaves parents and caregivers at a loss. However, there’s a perfectly legitimate explanation for their behavior. Adolescence marks the development of the prefrontal cortex—the brain region responsible for judgment, weighing pros and cons, and managing emotional responses. […]

I have a question for you… If you were standing in a room full of your favorite things, knowing that the most exciting thing to happen to you all year is imminent, would you find it hard to focus?  I’m going to go ahead and assume you answered yes, because that’s how your children feel […]

In every situation, there are always two sides to every story… Imagine going about your day when suddenly the phone rings. On the other end of the line – perhaps a concerned teacher or a camp counselor – you learn that your child is acting out. The immediate reaction is a flush of shame and […]

Picture having a remote control that effortlessly guides and shapes your child’s behavior. Tidy up your room. Check. Complete your homework. Check. Head to bed. Check. Life suddenly becomes a breeze, devoid of constant reminders, heated arguments, or backtalk. It might sound like a fantasy, yet is it truly so implausible? Life would undoubtedly be […]

Dear Katherine, A concerned mother of two adorable boys, aged 6 and 3, recently reached out to me about a growing issue in her household. Initially attributing the strife to her older son, she soon discovered it was the younger one incessantly testing his brother’s patience. The constant button-pushing and refusal to give his older […]

Are you tired of hearing the word “no” from your kid? You know how it goes: suddenly your sweet toddler discovers this dreaded two-letter word and begins using it as much as possible—and then keeps using it for the next 16 years! NO, she refuses to eat broccoli for dinner. NO, he won’t put pants […]

Are you wondering why your teen suddenly wants nothing to do with you? Your sweet child who once made you rub their back every night until they fell asleep may now barely even want to be seen with you. This is part of Surviving Your Teen’s Individuation Process, a complex developmental stage known as individuation. […]

So honored to be invited to the Amazon TV studio to share the importance of Conscious Parenting for busy executives whose workplace is impacted by their Homelife! Explored simple ways to eliminate the 3R’s (retaliation, rebellion, and resistance) that impact harmony and ease at home and at work! As well as the all-important “self-started behavioral […]

Navigating the journey of parenthood often involves mastering the art of helping kids make decisions without stepping in to take control. It’s undoubtedly challenging, especially when we witness our children facing difficulties. Whether you’ve… Experienced the heart-wrenching moment of detaching from your child’s embrace on their first day of school, Allowed them to cut their […]

This past week, I let you know all about the World Culture Festival in Washington D.C. This weekend, I’m here along with 600,000 others! I wanted to share with you some of the amazing highlights of performances and speakers over the past three days: An unprecedented event, WCF marks 42 years of service by the Art of […]