“You can’t give away what you do not possess.”

“You can’t give away what you do not possess.”

“You can’t give away what you do not possess.” This is a continuation of the “Rules of Thumb” series from the Child-Parent Relationship Therapy curriculum, which is the core training used in my In-Home Play Therapy program. “You can’t...
Why Reasoning Doesn’t Work with Kids

Why Reasoning Doesn’t Work with Kids

Why Reasoning Doesn’t Work with Kids While my family was on a weekend getaway over Memorial Day weekend, I couldn’t help but do some people watching while I was sitting by the pool, reading a book. I witnessed a perfect example of why it’s futile to...
The Parenting Journey – 50th Episode Celebration!

The Parenting Journey – 50th Episode Celebration!

The Parenting Journey – 50th Episode Celebration! This is my 50th episode! I’m so grateful to my podcast listeners. In this episode, I’m looking back on my week’s observation of the “Parenting Journey”. Parenting is full of ups and...
“Focus on the Donut, Not the Hole”

“Focus on the Donut, Not the Hole”

“Focus on the Donut, Not the Hole” One of the most important things we can do for our kids is to cherish the relationship that we have with them. In this episode, I talk about a Rule of Thumb from the Child-Parent Relationship Training, “Focus on the...