When parents shy away from confronting their child when necessary, they often find themselves walking on eggshells, feeling like hostages in

Behavior Is On Purpose Behavior is intentional. Every action a child takes serves a specific purpose, aimed at meeting their needs...

Children inherently crave structure. Despite the inevitable protests that may arise when enforcing it, structure fosters predictability,...

Cognitive distortions are flawed ways of thinking that lead us to believe inaccurate, harmful, or untrue things. As emotional beings, we...

There's a prevailing parenting narrative asserting that skill deficits are the primary cause of ongoing negative behaviors. As a school...

Shame is a particularly powerful emotion since it persuades the person that there is something inherently wrong with them beyond repair. ...

It’s time to get realistic about emotion management for kids. As a certified school counselor with over eight years of working with...

Continuing to engage with your child when they show negative behaviors is one of the worst things you can do...