How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids: Why Good Parents Lose Their Cool (and How to Stop the Cycle)
How to Stop Yelling at Your Kids: Why Good Parents Lose Their Cool “I promised myself I wouldn’t yell today.” If you’ve ever thought that after raising your voice, you’re not alone. Most parents don’t wake up planning to yell. They...
Why Kids Fall Apart in June (and How to Prevent a Chaotic Summer)
Why Kids Fall Apart in June (and How to Prevent a Chaotic Summer) If your child is already more emotional, more reactive, or suddenly glued to screens—you’re not imagining it. A lot of parents think summer is the problem… but the unravelling actually starts right now...
What’s Really Happing When Girls Go Through Puberty (And How to Support Them Without Losing the Connection)
What’s Really Happing When Girls Go Through Puberty (And How to Support Them Without Losing the Connection) " Read More What’s Really Happing When Girls Go Through Puberty (And How to Support Them Without Losing the Connection) There’s a moment—usually subtle at...
It Looks Like “Talking Back”—But It’s Actually a Skill Gap
It Looks Like “Talking Back”—But It’s Actually a Skill Gap " Read More It Looks Like “Talking Back”—But It’s Actually a Skill Gap If you’ve ever been told your child is “talking back” at school or daycare, you’re not alone. It’s one of the most common concerns parents...
When You Don’t Know What to Say (And Why That Moment Matters More Than You Think)
When You Don’t Know What to Say (And Why That Moment Matters More Than You Think) There’s a moment you probably didn’t think about Your child or teen says something big.Something emotional.Something loaded. And suddenly your mind goes blank. You care deeply.You...
Are kids actually less capable—or are we doing more for them than ever before?
Are kids actually less capable—or are we doing more for them than ever before? Kids today are: Highly supervised Protected from discomfort Rescued quickly when things feel hard Scheduled and managed by adults When parents do everything, kids miss chances to: Problem...
Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: Intentional Family, Partner, and Self Goals
Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: Intentional Family, Partner, and Self Goals " Read More Beyond New Year’s Resolutions: Intentional Family, Partner, and Self Goals The new year naturally makes us reflect — what went well, what we want more of, and what we want to start...
When Kids Lose Control and Nothing Seems to Work: How to Stay Calm, Lead, and Handle Big Emotions
" Read More When Kids Lose Control and Nothing Seems to Work: How to stay calm lead, and handle big emotions. Every parent has had that moment.Your child is screaming, crying, melting into a puddle on the floor—and you’re standing there thinking: “Nothing I say is...
Why ADHD Treatment Starts with Us — Not the Child
Why ADHD Treatment Starts with Us — Not the Child " Read More Why ADHD Treatment Starts with Us — Not the Child October was ADHD Awareness Month, and I want to start by clearing up a big misunderstanding — ADHD treatment isn’t really about changing your child. It’s...
Meet Michelle
I’m a child life specialist, a family and corporate consultant, speaker, TV host, author, wife and mother.
