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Most over-functioning parents donât look controlling. They look responsible.
They are the ones who remember everything, anticipate problems, step in quickly, and smooth things over before they escalate. They pack the bag when their child forgets. They email the teacher. They remind, repeat, re-e...
Many parents say theyâre tired, but what theyâre often feeling goes deeper than lack of sleep.
You might get through the day just fine. The meals are made. The homework is checked. The calendar is managed. Nothing dramatic happened. And yet by evening, you feel depleted in a way that doesnât mat...
If youâve ever rolled your eyes at âself-care tips,â youâre not alone.
A lot of parenting self-care advice sounds great in theory. Take a long bath. Journal for 30 minutes. Meditate daily. Go for a quiet walk alone. Get a massage.
But most parents read that and think: When? In what universe?
So ...
If youâve ever considered working with a Parent Coach, youâre not alone. A lot of parents feel curious⌠and hesitant at the same time. They want support, but they donât want to feel judged. They want solutions, but they donât want to be told theyâre doing everything wrong. They want help, but th...
âWhy do routines work for a while and then completely fall apart?â
Because routines often rely on internal motivation and memory. ADHD brains struggle with both, especially under stress.
âShouldnât my child be able to do this by now?â
Development doesnât move evenly with age. ADHD delays skills ...
Back-to-school behavior often gets labeled as defiance, laziness, or lack of motivation. But what parents are usually seeing is transition stress.
Transitions place heavy demands on a childâs nervous system. They require:
Shifting routines
Increased expectations
Social performance
Emotional reg...
If it feels like your teen has an entire life online, friends, group chats, fandoms, and gaming communities, youâre not imagining it. Todayâs teens grow friendships both in person and through screens, and for many of them, online relationships feel just as real as offline ones.
Understanding thi...
As the year comes to a close, many parents feel a mix of emotions. Relief that the year is ending. Gratitude for moments that went well. And often, quiet exhaustion from everything it took to get here.
Before jumping into goals, plans, or resolutions, this is an invitation to pause.
The end of t...
Itâs easy to approach digital safety from a place of fear. We worry about the risks: screens, social media, AI, strangers, contentâŚand the list goes on.
But hereâs the tricky part: when we teach from fear, kids either shut down or tune out.
They need guidance that feels steady, not scary.
Hereâs...
The quiet after the holidays offers a natural moment to pause, breathe, and think about the kind of year you want to create for yourself and your family. You do not need resolutions or dramatic reinventions, just small, meaningful intentions that support connection and simplicity.
REGISTER TODA...
The holidays have a way of stirring up all the emotions: joy, nostalgia, stress, pressure, excitement, overwhelm⌠sometimes all within the same afternoon. And while the season can be beautiful, it can also stretch parents thin, especially when kids get dysregulated or family dynamics get tricky....
Parents today are walking a tightrope:âHow do I protect my child online⌠without damaging trust or becoming the âsurveillance policeâ?â
This is a modern dilemma, and thereâs no one-size-fits-all answer. But there are guiding principles that can help.
Guiding Principle #1: Safety comes first.
Mon...
Welcome to the new online Parent Coach Corner! Find expert articles for parents and caregivers, quick-tip videos, and a full directory of Parent Coaches from around the world!
