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Defiance. It’s guaranteed to push a parent’s buttons. After all, we’re supposed to be in charge, right? Defiance rubs our nose in the fact that we can’t really control another person, whether he’s three or thirteen, unless we use force. And who wants to be that parent? Because when we overreact […]
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“What I have learned from this book (Peaceful Parent, Happy Kids: How To Stop Yelling and Start Connecting) has already improved my relationship with my eight year old son. My son thanked me this morning for reading this book. He said I am turning into the mom he always wanted. […]
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“All communication is either an SOS or a care package.” — Kelly Bryson You’ve probably heard the term “Acting out’ refer to misbehaving. It actually means to act out a need or feeling that you can’t express in words. So when your three year old hits the baby, or your […]
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After 37 years of my career—I’ve drawn two conclusions about coaching: My ego can blind me from accurate self-evaluation. The best test to evaluate my coaching is to ask the recipients of it. Most of the athletic coaches I meet each year are good people. But pause and consider these […]
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“Dr. Laura, I know I can’t raise healthy kids if I’m always flying off the handle, but do you have any tips on staying centered with two kids? I just don’t have time to do the things I used to do to take care of myself, like going to the […]
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