Teach Through Love

Reader— I recently mentioned that it isn't "better behavior" that we're really after, and I wanted to explain what I meant (because I've been there too). Here's the difficult truth ➡️ We rarely feel better after correcting our kids' "bad" behavior. We're told to "nip it in the bud." Address it fast.Don't let them get away with it. But do you ever notice what happens after you do? The room might be quieter for a moment, but inside we still feel irritated, unseen, or flat-out exhausted. And...

Reader, If you've been wondering whether you can really lead parents with this program, let me hand the mic over to someone who's been there. Meet Emily. She doesn't just inspire, she absolutely radiates possibility! Emily rocked her parent educator training, then went on to open a school that served families for over a decade. 🎥 In this short clip, she shares the key actions that shaped her journey. She'll fire you up about what's possible when you use our curriculum (and how it changes...

Reader— I've been wondering why we get stuck in the same endless battles with our kids —morning arguments, screen time fights, bedtime standoffs. Sometimes it's not big explosions, it's the little ruptures that pile up. Even though we want to be less passive or grouchy, we're often still clinging to old-school ways: 😤 A sharp tone here.A "don't you dare" look there."Help" that lands as criticism. We don't notice the "judger" in our heads — micromanaging, keeping score, creating resentment...

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...