Reader,

Recently, I came across an interesting study… It showed that nearly 40% of children in the U.S. lack a strong emotional bond with their parents.

Oof. 😳

That’s a difficult thing to read because CONNECTION is a key ingredient in our relationships.

When kids feel connected—really connected—to us, it changes everything.

They don’t just build self-control and learn to manage their behavior better. They’re more capable of handling stress and setbacks.

And they’re more likely to grow into confident, kind, and resilient adults.

I mean, isn’t that what we all want? 🙌🏻

But building those bonds isn’t always easy. We’re usually so busy playing behavior whack-a-mole that we barely have time to stop, breathe, and simply be with our children.

And yet, connection is the very thing that makes those hard days easier. 😭

When your child feels seen and understood, they're able to listen more.
They open up.
They trust you, even when things get tough.

And you know, I ALWAYS say - you don’t need to be a “perfect” parent to create that bond. You just need to be looking for the right tools.

And taaaa-daaaaa...

📣📣 We have those tools right here in the upcoming Thrive in 2025: Empowered Parents Summit so that you can kick off your 2025 headed in the RIGHT direction!

From January 27th to 31st, over 40 speakers will share their insights on how to decode what’s really behind your children’s behavior and how to respond in ways that work (to build those bonds) - without threats, punishments, or guilt.

Here’s everything you’ll learn:

Get kids to listen without raising your voice or repeating yourself 100x.
Build stronger, more respectful relationships while setting limits with your kids.
Practical strategies to tackle anxiety, depression, and self-esteem struggles.
Steps to manage screen time and create healthy tech habits (without constant battles).
Ways to take better care of yourself so you can show up as the parent your child needs.

❎ If you can take an hour next week to listen to some of your faves (topics or people), I promise you'll walk away with life-changing information you can use right away to start transforming the way you give your kids feedback.

Quick solutions you can apply before your coffee finishes brewing straight from the world’s top experts in the fields of parenting, education, psychology, and neuroscience.

And yes, I'm participating because I want you to be able to decode your kid's words and behavior to give them the feedback they NEED.

Listen to my talk on Day 2 in my session “When Your Kid Talks Back, Are They Really Being Rude or Just Trying to Tell You Something You’re Not Hearing?”

And, of course, it's ALL online, and there's NO COST to join.

👉🏻 All you need to do is register here.

I would love to have you join us and take a bit of weight off your shoulders this coming week. Leave some stress - take some insight!! 🫶🏼

Hope to see you there! (Remember, conscious - not perfect!)

Warmly,