by adminitp | Jan 17, 2018
If you’ve ever tried to get your kids to listen without power struggles, you may relate to the following scenario. You have a 9 a.m. meeting and need to drop your kids off at school on the way to the office. As you rush to make breakfast, your two boys remain... by adminitp | Jan 10, 2018
As adults with children, we’re all looking for the best parenting tips to help guide our journey. To start off the New Year, I wanted to share my 5 best parenting tips for 2018. Parenting Tip #1: Resolve to plan ahead As a parent of young children, you know... by adminitp | Jan 3, 2018
It’s a new year, and parents everywhere are making their resolutions. While losing weight and cracking down on the budget may be at the top of your list, another topic remains the priority for many: successful parenting. Seeking parenting advice, we desperately scour... by adminitp | Jan 1, 2018
Do you want to become an effective parent in 2018? If so, you’re not alone. Every adult with children wants to develop a parenting style that reduces day-to-day worry, helps their family bond, and prepares their children for life. Even more, they want to relax... by adminitp | Dec 27, 2017
Last week, a woman we’ll call Amanda sent me a Facebook message entitled “Parenting sucks!” The first question was, “Steve, what do you do when your parenting sucks?” The message went on to say, “I love my kids, but I get so angry at them. ... by adminitp | Dec 24, 2017
Since Christmas is tomorrow, I wanted to take a moment, open up my heart and share the reason behind why I do this work. My parents loved me. They had the greatest of intentions, but, like so many parents, they had big dreams but had little to no idea about how to... by adminitp | Dec 20, 2017
Attempting a stress-free visit with your family this holiday season may seem about as likely as scoring a front-row parking spot at the mall on Christmas Eve. First, there are the logistics to conquer — long road trips, exhausting flights, and scheduling... by adminitp | Dec 14, 2017
We know the holidays are supposed to be about closeness, connection and spending time with those we love. But in the hustle and bustle of it all, we can get sidetracked and forget what’s most important. Over time, we start to lose the happy in our holidays. In a... by adminitp | Dec 6, 2017
It’s hard to keep the holidays sane. For many parents, the holidays mean high stress instead of joy and excitement. It can seem like a marathon – continually running, trying to keep up with the pace and hoping to maintain your sanity by the end of the race. One... by adminitp | Nov 29, 2017
It’s that crazy time of year again. With less than a month left until Christmas, the to-do lists are growing by the minute and the holiday chaos is on the rise. There are cookies to bake, cards to be sent out, parties to attend, shopping to be done, trees to be...