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Here is something I notice every June without fail: parents arrive at the start of summer with the best intentions and a loose plan that involves being outside more, reading actual books, and doing things as a family that do not require a WiFi password. By July, the screens are back. Not because anyone made a conscious decision. Because the heat hit, or the kids started fighting at 9am, or there was just that one morning when a movie bought everyone 90 quiet minutes and it wo

There is a moment that most parents know well. Your child is upset. Really upset. And you are doing everything you can think of, offering solutions, trying to comfort them, maybe getting frustrated when nothing works, and it still feels like you are missing something. Like there is a gap between what you are doing and what your child actually needs, and you cannot quite figure out how to close it. If you have ever felt that way, you are not alone. And more importantly, that g

When parents reach out to me for help with their child's sleep, they often expect that we'll start by talking about bedtime. But one of the first things I actually look at is wake-up time. In fact, if there is only one sleep habit I could encourage families to focus on, it would be this: Keep wake-up time consistent. Why Wake-Up Time Matters Our bodies are designed to run on a natural internal clock, often called our circadian rhythm. Each morning, the body releases a hormone

There are moments in parenting when behavior feels loud, frustrating, or completely confusing. The meltdown over the blue cup. The sudden defiance at bedtime. The clinginess when you are already running late. It can feel personal. It can feel intentional. But most of the time, your child’s behavior is not about pushing your buttons. It is communication. When we shift from asking, “How do I stop this?” to “What is this telling me?” everything begins to change. Behavior Is a Fo

Hard moments in parenting are inevitable. Tantrums, meltdowns, power struggles, and emotional outbursts can happen even on the best days. For many parents, the hardest part is not their child’s behavior, but staying calm and regulated when emotions run high. If you find yourself snapping, shutting down, or feeling overwhelmed during these moments, you are not alone. Learning how to stay regulated as a parent is one of the most important and challenging parts of parenting. Why