A listener wants to know if it's OK to always pick up a fussy, needy toddler who always wants to... more

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In last of this 3 part series, Erin dives deeper with examples and communication strategies that align with the goals... more

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Everyone has their own unique blend of strengths and challenges. Giving kids opportunities to work on strengths is easy. But... more

I hate to see anyone, but especially caring parents, preyed upon by unscrupulous advertisers. I got ads for two products... more

A mom wants to know how to help her son fix his bully situation. Should she/dad step in? Or is... more

Confidence is one of the biggest components of success in any endeavor. Parenting will throw so many challenges your way,... more

Have you ever been to a gathering or a play date where you notice a child going above and beyond?... more

You hear it all the time, "Kids will test your boundaries." "He's testing me!" "It's normal for kids to test... more

I took the highlights from 3 of my favorite parenting resolutions episodes to give you tips to get 2024 off... more

Holidays are often stressful, but throw a kid or two (or more!) into the mix and it can be downright... more

It's heartbreaking as a parent when you hear your child say kids are being mean at school or that they... more

Erin gives guidance along with some very specific tips to a mom struggling with her 8-year-old's rude and disrespectful behavior.... more

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We wish we could help our children make better decisions, or even make them for them sometimes! Where do we... more

At some point, our children will encounter adult authority figures whose way of teaching, guiding, and interacting is more harmful... more

It seems like another approach to parenting gets introduced every year! How can we keep them all straight? How do... more

A disrespectful exchange from your child can often spiral to a battle of wills and a cycle of setting a... more

Competition is a part of everyday life, whether we like it or not. How do we foster a healthy sense... more

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Whether your kids are starting school for the first time or going back to school after a summer break, get... more

When we have Impulse control skills, we stop, consider and make better choices. There are many fun ways to help... more

Erin helps overwhelmed parents get a handle on positive discipline with step-by-step tips. She covers where to start to see... more

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Sarah shares with us some of the most simple and beautiful ways to stay grounded, connect with our kids and... more

Medical Trauma is real and often starts during toddler years. Learn about the latest research and easy tips to remove... more

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In today's episode, Erin and Talia discuss the power of play and its critical role in child development along with... more

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Sleep is such an important part of our health for children and adults alike. Sleep is a time for children... more

Whether it's in our parenting approach that fixes power struggles, picky eating, respectful discipline exchanges, or any other area of... more

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Digital media companies know a lot about human psychology and brain development and use it to their advantage, to gain... more

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The way we parent has a significant impact on how our children develop. But equally as important is their education... more

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Anxiety is on the rise among both youth and adults with a full 32% of teens struggling with some level... more

Very few know how to give a healthy apology and yet it is such an essential skill in all our... more

So many things make sense in theory but when it comes time to implement, it's a whole different story and... more