Teach Through Love

Reader! I used to think that if I did all the "right" things (all the things my parents *didn't* do), raising my daughter would be smooth sailing. 😬 If I left behind the power struggles of my childhood… If I gave her space to feel her emotions… If I respected her autonomy and let her say “No”… Then surely, our relationship would be easy-peasy. But then - She felt her emotions. A LOT. She said “No” constantly. She made her own choices… and ignored my advice. Wait - wasn’t conscious parenting...

⏳ In Less Than 24 Hours... We Begin! Reader - ✨ Chaos to Cooperation LIVE 2025 ✨ is happening TOMORROW - and this time, I’m hosting it LIVE for the first time in 3 years! 🎉 This isn’t just another parenting class. It’s a reset. A breath of fresh air. 🌿 In just 10 days, you’ll gain the clarity, confidence, and connection you’ve been searching for - without second-guessing yourself or resorting to strategies that just don’t work. 💡 Just 10 days? Yes. And here’s why… Twelve years ago, in January...

Reader - Last year, my daughter started college, and I went back to work as an elementary school teacher. 😲 And while I didn't go in blind to the realities of the work, I sure was faced with some surprisingly stressful moments. Ya know what was really easy (and you might relate)? Falling into the cycle of control. 😣 Yes, there's pressure to get things done, and you're tired of the 13 millionth question about pencils, bathrooms, free time, and computer chargers. But ugh. How did I succumb to...

Reader - When I was young, my mom always used to say to me, "You can't love anyone else until you love yourself." She believed it with all her heart. But looking back, I wonder - was she trying to convince me or herself? It took me years to understand what she was really trying to say: ✨ You have to stand up for yourself.✨ You can't pour from an empty cup.✨ You need to trust yourself before you can teach your kids to do the same. Maybe you're great at managing emotions but struggle with...

Reader - If you're anything like me - you reeeeaaally want to be calm and nonjudgmental in your communication. But, like many things, it's a work in progress (sometimes more work than progress 😬). We have this big "super goal" of using conscious communication to resolve conflict peacefully - but how many of us are really feeling (somewhat) peaceful when we try? Being conscious and non-punitive doesn’t mean you absolve your children of accountability or responsibility. But how do we find that...

creatingcreatingReader - Do you feel like you try to be empathetic, yet your child's behavior doesn't change? Maybe you're tired of showing compassion and seeing nothing but disorder and disarray in your home. Or maybe you're just worried you're doing it all WRONG. There've definitely been times when I found myself swirling in the chaos - or in the habit of describing my child as: defiant disrespectful rude cranky Getting caught up in the blame game and being unaware of how we might be...

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...

Reader - There’s so much I've wanted to share with you - including my friend Amy's workshop to get you OFF the struggle bus (more on that below), but I haven't been able to write much lately for a couple of reasons: I've been sick or injured (or both) since November. 🥺 gah! My heart is hurting for Los Angeles, and it's been hard to focus. 😭😭 For 15 years, Los Angeles was my home. It's where we always planned to return - and I did for a hot minute in 2022 before my Dad got sick, and I left...

Happy New Year! 🎊 - Reader - Let's do something different this new year! You might be feeling the pressure to "set new goals, make resolutions, envision your future..." But before you rush to add more to your 2025 "to-do" list - I want to offer an alternative. 🎉 Make a list of your accomplishments to celebrate! 🎉 We can set New Year's goals in a few weeks (I'm hosting a live round of our 10-Day Virtual Retreat for anyone who has the workbook and wants to reset their relationships). Feeling...