The Anxiety Generation
The anxiety generation. The tantrum generation. What is going on?! What is with the huge jump in anxiety and anger in our kids? New diagnoses are actually being created to describe this new [...]
The Defiant Child: Finding Real Answers
"Oppositional Defiant Disorder" is an increasingly common diagnosis. But diagnosing it doesn't actually give you much besides a name. Here are some ways to look deeper. by Robin McEvoy Nothing brings out [...]
Yoga: Slowdown Magic for Squirrely Kids
In a demographic that often looks to meds and therapies for help with anxiety and self-control, Chris Capitelli brings another solution that is fun, communal, and most of all, effective. By Marijke [...]
Parenting Save: The ‘Just Right Challenge’
How do you wade through all the decisions that a struggling child requires? For me, the concept of the 'just right challenge' was a lifesaver. By Marijke Jones Parenting can be hard [...]
Don’t Call It Failing. Call it “Humaning”
For when you’re having one of THOSE days. You’re not a bad parent, you’re a human one! Read more By Marijke Jones
On the Importance of Joy
We can get so caught up in making sure our kids keep up in school. But some things are even more important than that. Read more By Marijke Jones
Encouraging Self-Advocacy
Naturally, I was always ready to advocate for my child. But he needed to learn to advocate for his own needs too. Read more. By Marijke Jones
Cultivating Emotional Resilience
With all that these kids struggle with daily, emotional resilience is possibly the most important quality they need. Read more By Marijke Jones