In today’s fast-paced world, parents often find themselves caught in the crossfire of conflicting expectations between their children’s school and their own values at home. As a former teacher turned parenting coach, I’ve witnessed firsthand the frustration and angst that arises when these expectations collide. In this blog post, I delve into the common challenges faced by parents in balancing the demands of school with the needs of their family. From navigating homework battles to managing classroom rules, I offer practical insights and strategies to help parents assert their autonomy and prioritize their family’s well-being. Join me as we explore how to find harmony in parenting and education, one decision at a time.

I’d like to introduce you to the concept of the triune brain. As the human race developed over millennia physically, changing and adapting, so did our brains. With new challenges and needs it added more parts. Just as with our brain waves, we don’t start out with access to all the ways of thinking. 

I was on the ‘She Rises Podcast’ talking with Hanna and Adriana, check it out!

Why Kids Space Out: Understanding the Unique Brain Processes of Children Did you know there’s a reason why our kids can feel so “spacy”. Even after we’ve asked them 5 times to do the same thing and they still haven’t gotten to it. Sure, it may be because they simply don’t care about anything you […]

Are you tired of arguments over homework and chores? Discover the key to building resilience in kids. It’s not about forcing them to ‘just do it’ but helping them trust their ability to handle challenges. Learn how to empower your child to embrace difficulties and overcome them with confidence. Join our upcoming Raising Resilient Kids parent class in November to unlock these valuable skills.

[Read the previous Learning to Learn post on Building Resilience in a Perfectionist Learning Environment] Welcome to our Learning to Learn series, where we chat with working mothers on how their own experiences at school shape who they are now at work and as parents. Today, we’re discussing becoming your own advocate with Deinya Phenix, […]

Welcome to the Learning to Learn series, where we discuss how our early learning experiences shape who we are at work and how we parent. [Read the previous Learning to Learn post FROM GRADES TO GUIDANCE: SENDING THE RIGHT MESSAGES ABOUT EDUCATION TO OUR KIDS] Hey there. Welcome! Let’s start off with you introducing yourself […]