The other night, my son Matthew was angry with his younger brother, Andrew, for something that happened just before …
Validation
Only You Will Do!
On a recent trip to our old stomping grounds in Illinois, my sons begged me to see some of their friends for a playdate. …
The Significance of Healthy Shame
Just the other day my youngest son ran up the stairs with tears streaming down his cheeks. I quickly paused what I was …
The Best Ask
Me: “I said No, you can't.”My son: “But...please! I really want to Mommy!”Does this sound familiar? You already …
The Sweet Spot
I don’t know about you, but my family has wrestled with the transition back to school. Trying to find a workable rhythm …
Big Upset and Big Joy
Like many of us, Matthew, my six-year-old son, continues to learn how to handle BIG feelings. Just today he was having …