If you spend time interviewing young women as I do, you will find that there is a subtle, but drastic shift that has occurred in the way that they speak. Perhaps it's akin to the infusion of the Valley Girl inflections and jargon that happened in the 80s and absolutely infected Gen X in how they communicated, but there is something just as real--albeit I haven't seen a name for it yet (has anyone?). I didn't have a term for it, but when I explained it to my 22 year-old, he im

In the heart of every mother is a deep desire to be a source of comfort, kindness, and love for her children. We want to be their soft place to land. This desire can sometimes create an internal conflict when it comes to discipline. The fear of being the "mean mom" can cause us to hesitate, making us question if setting boundaries and enforcing consequences is damaging our connection. But what if we reframed our understanding of discipline entirely? What if we saw it not as p

If you’ve spent any time in the pick-up line at an elementary school, you’ve felt it. There is an invisible, electric fence running right down the middle of the playground. On one side, you have the Girl Moms. On the other, the Boy Moms. And rarely the twain shall meet. It’s not hostility, exactly. It’s more like two different species trying to communicate through a thick pane of glass. When our kids are little, the divide is real. We look at each other with a mix of confusio

As parents, we’ve all faced those stinging moments when our child’s words cut deep. “You’re stupid!” echoes repeatedly from your daughter or son, leaving you hurt, frustrated, and questioning your parenting. This behavior isn’t uncommon in kids navigating emotions, boundaries, and independence. How we respond defines the lesson we impart. As an evolved parent—one who prioritizes emotional intelligence, self-awareness, and growth over reaction—we can transform these insults in

A young mom asked me this one today--what to do when child is ENRAGED and won't stop crying/screaming? As a parent, few things are more exhausting than a child who cries or screams relentlessly at night. This repeated pattern disrupts sleep for the whole family, leading to frustration, fatigue, and worry. If your little one is waking multiple times with inconsolable outbursts, you're not alone. Many parents face this challenge, often stemming from developmental stages, health

I was just about to move to the next section of the training agenda when I heard a mom belt out this question across the room filled with 7th and 8th grade girls and boys. The question was directed at her son who immediately stopped to give her the look, but unfortunately, it was also heard by everyone else. In fact, you could hear a pin drop as students swung their heads back and forth between the son and the mother. While taking medicine no longer has the stigma to it that

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