by adminitp | Jun 10, 2017
Last week I spoke with a concerned mom whose child really struggles with change, especially while traveling. Her question was simple, yet pointed: “How do I maximize the joy and reduce the tears and tantrums during my vacation? Here was my response… Give him... 
by adminitp | Mar 8, 2017
The number one question that gets asked at my parenting seminars is, “How to stay connected during a tantrum?” Meanwhile, no parent wakes up in the morning and says, “I’m going to make my child miserable as we get ready to leave the... 
by adminitp | Mar 3, 2017
The late Carl Rogers said it best, “Listening has consequences.” We all know that listening to your children and decoding what they are trying to say can be one of your toughest daily challenges. As a busy parent, you are used to managing several tasks throughout... 
by adminitp | Feb 26, 2017
With the challenges you face each day as a busy parent, knowing how to really listen to kids is a real challenge. For example, as Amanda came home from school she spent the first five minutes complaining to her mom about conflicts on the playground that day. In... 
by adminitp | Dec 7, 2016
Adults who over-parent do it with good intent. They try to provide lots of structure, which has value for youngsters. They also pressure children to think, act and feel a certain way, which is also needed at times. However, when these strategies become excessive or... 
by adminitp | Nov 30, 2016
We all want to be great parents and help our kids thrive. That’s exactly why we get so involved in the lives of our children. But the line between “being there” for your kids and tuning into an overbearing parent gets blurry sometimes. ...
