Does it feel like you have tried EVERYTHING to get your child to stop hitting, but nothing is working? As a psychotherapist who supports children and their families, I’m asked a question frequently: “How do I stop challenging behaviours like hitting and biting?” I...
Have you, or are you getting ready to add a new baby to your family? Are you worried about how your older child(ren) will respond to this transition? Introducing a new baby into your family is a time of excitement, but it can also bring up many challenging...
Do you struggle to get your kids to listen to you? Do you find yourself using punishment or yelling to discipline your children when they don’t do what you ask? When you’ve asked your child to do something “one million times!!!” it can be SO triggering. We are...
Do you struggle to say “No,” “Stop,” “I can’t let you,” or “I won’t let you” to your kids? If you answered yes to this, you might be a people-pleaser. Many people-pleasers started as parent pleasers. If you grew up needing to keep the peace in your home...
“Boys will be boys.” | “Boys don’t cry.” | “Toughen up.” | “You’re fine.” Historically, men have been less likely to seek help for their mental well-being, have had higher rates of suicidal behaviour, and...
After teaching families about gentle parenting for over ten years, the number one question I receive is: “When will our children be old enough for us to use these strategies with them?” Believe it or not, my answer to this question is always: “The day they...
