To Get Through, Follow Emotional Age instead of Supposed To's.
Today I'm going to talk about an important strategy for getting through to your child or teen. Yes, it works for all ages. It's to let...
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Kathy Whitham
- Aug 11, 2021
- 2 min
You've Got This!
It's time to expect transition behaviors! And here's what I mean: School’s about to start (or has started). That’s a major transition....
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Kathy Whitham
- Jul 9, 2021
- 2 min
Helping Your Child Feel Heard - Aka Behavior is Communication
Today I want to share something to help you be the even better parent you are wanting to be. How do I know you want that? Because you’re...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jun 15, 2021
- 2 min
Why won’t my child behave at home?? They seem able to behave at school!!
I want to connect with you today to talk about a question that came up at office hours today. “Why can my 5 year old behave really well...
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Kathy Whitham
- Nov 11, 2020
- 2 min
Unhooking From Daily Power Struggles
You know how we can end up being the parent we never planned to be when we react to our child more intensely and harshly than we mean?...
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Kathy Whitham
- Oct 16, 2020
- 2 min
A No-Yell™ Approach When Your Kid Says, "No!"
Sometimes feelings are messy! They go outside the lines, spill on the floor or splatter on your clothes. Sometimes they’re not nice. Was...
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Kathy Whitham
- Aug 6, 2020
- 2 min
Anchoring vs. Walking On Eggshells
Do you find yourself walking on eggshells around your kiddo, to avoid the fight, power struggle or rejection that can come out of nowhere...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jul 24, 2020
- 3 min
Transitions, Regression, & What You’re Doing Right
I trust your instincts. Your impulse for what your child needs is right more often than you realize. Your heart guides you towards...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jul 8, 2020
- 2 min
Handling Negative Attention-Seeking Behaviors
Whether it’s by pushing your buttons, hooking you into a power struggle or ignoring you so you have to repeat yourself 20 times, your...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jun 24, 2020
- 2 min
Anxiety, Predictability & ADHD
With school over and summer ahead, routines that may have finally found a rhythm during this time of sheltering at home are now disrupted...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jun 11, 2020
- 1 min
How Behavior Is Like An Iceberg!
Today I want to talk to you about how picturing an iceberg can help you feel calmer in the face of frustrating and unwanted behaviors and...
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Kathy Whitham
- Apr 7, 2020
- 2 min
How Sips of Self-Care Can Help You Get Through the Day Without Losing It!"
It’s so hard trying to keep them entertained all day without losing my s*tuff! I need some deep coping skills… Can you relate to that...
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Kathy Whitham
- Apr 2, 2020
- 2 min
Is Your Child Regressing?
I was fortunate to be visiting my daughter and grandson two weeks ago when schools closed and they were both suddenly sheltering in...
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Kathy Whitham
- Mar 10, 2020
- 2 min
How To Protect Your Child From Catching Fear
With all that’s going on in the world these days, there’s a palpable increase in stress all around us. Our primitive brains can’t help...
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Kathy Whitham
- Feb 27, 2020
- 2 min
The Difficulty of Disappointment
For weeks, Lily had poured her heart and soul into running for 1st grade class representative in her new school. She wanted it so badly!...
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Kathy Whitham
- Feb 13, 2020
- 2 min
How to Be The Anchor -- 3 Essential Strategies
Imagine your child is like a boat on the waves. Sometimes they float gently, but often your child is tossed by the waves or even caught...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jan 16, 2020
- 3 min
How Do I Respond to Emotional Age?
It’s so easy to just react out loud as our buttons get pushed, which can make the situation a lot worse for everyone. It’s hard to...
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Kathy Whitham
- Dec 16, 2019
- 2 min
How to Minimize Power Struggles Over Vacation!
Make A Plan!! If you missed my last blog with Step 1 of your holiday plan, take a sec to check out 3 Parenting Power Tips To Get Through...
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Kathy Whitham
- Oct 24, 2019
- 2 min
How Do I Get My Teen To Listen?
Self-Regulation Is Your Best Parenting Tool! When it comes to not listening, teenagers and three year olds - AKA three-nagers - have a...
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