Parenting can be exhausting! You show up for your child, 24/7, no matter how tired you are. The need for a break is real… and often impossible. You can be harder on yourself than you are on anyone else in your life. You can drown yourself in “shoulds” and constantly judge yourself as not-enough. Being surrounded by the myth of parenting perfection in our culture can rob you of your energy and your joy. I feel sad for younger Kathy, parenting three kids and being soooo hard on herself. Looking...

What if your child’s behavior isn’t an attack — but an SOS? This post explores how understanding behavior as communication can change the way parents respond during hard moments.

In other words, it’s not about the goals or values you want for your child, it’s about HOW YOU GET THERE.