Emotional Age

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...

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...

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...

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...

The Magic of Emotional Age

My 22 yr old came home looking a bit down. I asked him how his day was and he answered, "It was alright" in a way that didn't sound very...

"You're Old Enough To Know Better!"

When your child is being difficult do you ever hear yourself saying, “You’re old enough to know better!”? Brain science tells us that...

Parenting Beyond Words
Because connection matters more than perfection!