68. Screen Time Isn't the Problem (Here's What Is)
What if screen time isn't really about screens? In this article, we explore a different perspective on one of parenting's biggest debates. Instead of focusing on minutes and rules, we'll look at what screen time reveals about our nervous systems, the difference between relief and regulation, and why building our capacity to tolerate discomfort may matter more than limiting another episode.
66. Reimaging Attachment Theory: Style vs. Orientation
What if your attachment style isn't who you are? In this article, we explore a new way to think about attachment theory - not as a fixed personality trait, but as an orientation your nervous system learned through early relationships. Discover how this simple shift in perspective can open the door to healing, growth, and healthier relationships.
57. I Have Nothing Left to Give
Most of us were taught two ways to handle depletion: push through or pull away. But there's a middle space - one where you can stay connected to your kids without abandoning yourself in the process. This episode explores what showing up really looks like when you're running on empty, and why "enough" might be more powerful than perfect.
52. Real Stories - Tessie & Dylan (Part 1)
Discover how parenting coaching helped Tessie transform family conflict into connection. Learn how boundaries, self-awareness, and intentional parenting changed her relationships and strengthened her blended family.
45. Trauma-Bonding: When Pain Feels Like Connection
This post explores the concept of trauma bonding, emphasizing how intense emotional experiences can foster connections that often feel deeper, yet create anxiety in calm situations. It highlights the difference between secure attachment, enmeshment, and trauma bonding, and discusses healing trauma bonds by establishing low-intensity connections and redefining intimacy.
44. Stop Trying to Stop Yelling: How to Quit Yelling at Your Kids (Without Willpower)
Yelling in parenting is often a nervous system response to overwhelm rather than a conscious choice. It signals distress and can create immediate compliance but erodes trust and connection over time. To break the cycle, parents should focus on regulating their nervous system, recognizing triggers, and building healthier communication patterns.
