Teach Through Love

Reader— Did you know researchers can predict whether a society will be violent with almost 100% accuracy based on just two things? Wild, right? I had the pleasure of meeting the man behind that research 14 years ago. His name was Dr. James Prescott, and his pioneering work on the origins of love and violence influenced everything I teach about ending cycles of harm. He passed away last month, and given the current state of America, I often think about his work and how it relates to our...

Reader— We've been sold a lie: “Consequences” are how kids learn best. Reality: They're stealing our influence (and stressing us out). There’s a way to let them happen naturally and HELP our kids. But we're conditioned to chase compliance so hard — making sure kids know there are "consequences" for behavior — that we miss the real driver of our power as parents. The thing that really helps kids: Stop whining for our attention. Resist hitting their siblings when they're mad. Sit at the dinner...

If you're like most parent advocates, Reader, you want to be seen as competent. You want to be eloquent. You want to be inspirational. You want to be a compassionate leader. You want to say the "right" thing. Ugh! So, why can you easily offer your (willing) mom friends an impromptu playground presentation on conscious parenting — but you freeze when your sister-in-law mockingly asks for a toddler tip in the middle of the family holiday mayhem? Here's the secret sauce: The best parent...

Reader, A few years ago, some friends and I gathered our colleagues to create an event to remind parents what's possible even in the hardest moments. You know those days when it feels endless. When your child won't "stop."Your patience is gone.You seriously need a break. It's the moment when we start questioning: What am I doing wrong? Why can't my kids control their impulses? Why don't they stop and think before they act? It's so easy to fall into that mind trap. 👉🏻 Coach and author, Sarah...

Reader, Yes, what I'm doing might not be the "norm" but it's necessary in these times. I'm not here to gatekeep crucial information. Here's what I've discovered.Most people sign up for a super-expensive parent education certification only to discover that they either: needed to ease into a program to see if it's the right fit, OR realize halfway way through that 2/3 of material and "bonuses" weren't necessary. Too many programs offer scripts and "resources," but are missing the core content...

Reader, This message made me stop and appreciate how much we have to offer families. "I'm so excited to begin facilitating the program. I love how personalized you are with all of this. I could not love the program more. My husband is definitely my first client, and it's helping him so much with our teenager." —Kelly B. It makes my heart smile. 🥰 Not just because she's excited to share the program but because she's already noticing results in her own family. That's what the Teach Parent...

Reader, I have been waiting to share my conversation with Dr. Nicole Cain with you, and it's finally here! Has anyone (including me) ever told you to "breathe" when you were freaking out and you thought, "Please don't tell me to just breathe?" I get it. Breath work is great until it isn't... enough. If you grew up in a stressed or emotionally neglectful environment, you probably learned to handle crises like an Olympic champion — with laser focus and determination. 💪🏼 You CAN handle the big...

Reader— I've been busy behind the scenes reorganizing and updating everything! Why? Because everyone offers a certification program these days. But what most professionals really want is a science-backed, easy-to-use parenting framework. I had to make a choice about how to move forward in a way that made business sense while still offering something truly viable for you. The truth is, I’m absolutely in love with my program. 🌟 I’ve not only experienced the benefits first-hand (as a Mom AND...

Reader, Looking back at my childhood with the wisdom of distance, I laugh, thinking, “Well, duh. Of course, I was anxious.” But back then, I didn’t understand that the behaviors that always seemed to get me in trouble (no matter how many times I was punished) were directly tied to my anxiety. The adults told me instead: “You’re so rude, irresponsible, sensitive, moody, aggressive…” Those symptoms: the moodiness, agitation, the sharp tongue — what looked like an attitude was actually anxiety....