Behavior is an SOS, Not an Attack
What if your child’s behavior wasn’t personal? What if it was an unskilled attempt to tell you what they are feeling and what they need?...
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Kathy Whitham
- Aug 15
- 2 min
What to Do When Your Child or Teen Won't Listen
Are you ready for a quick tip for a quick win with your parenting? When you start with the understanding that behavior is communication,...
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Kathy Whitham
- Aug 14
- 1 min
Lead, Don't Plead Through A Transition!
I believe the skill of recognizing transitions is one of your biggest parenting superpowers for responding rather than reacting to you...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jul 1
- 1 min
Ending The "Here We Go Again!" Cycle
A small shift in understanding the internal or external stressors that may be driving your child or teens behavior can make a big...
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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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Dec 12, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Talk About Defiance
Your 15 year old tells you he did his homework when he didn’t. Your 8 year old starts yelling at you when you tell them it’s time to get...
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Kathy Whitham
- Nov 6, 2018
- 2 min
Helping Your Trans/GNC Kid Feel Safe
As I sit down to write this blog today, my heart is beating faster than it should be. It’s hard to concentrate and hard to breathe. I’m...
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Kathy Whitham
- Oct 23, 2018
- 2 min
5 Strategies To "Fall Back" With Ease
It’s only two weeks until the clocks fall back. Now is the time to start setting yourself up for success! Re-setting the clock throws off...
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Kathy Whitham
- Jul 25, 2018
- 3 min
A Blueprint for Better Transitions
Are you worn out with navigating these daily transitions - aka power struggles? Trying to leave the house Getting ready for bed -...
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Kathy Whitham
- May 9, 2018
- 2 min
Let's Talk about the Ordeal of Transitions
Recently an exasperated mom said to me, “Why does everything have to be such an ordeal?” She was referring to everything from trying to...
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