Blog Post by Michelle Puster

Emotionally Focused Family Therapy: What Your Child Is Really Asking For When They Fall Apart with Kathryn de Bruin and Ronda Evans

There are moments in parenting that can feel impossible. Your child melts down. They scream. Hide. Shut down. Push you […]

Peaceful Parenting: How to Handle Gamer Rage Calmly (Replay)

Gaming can become one of the biggest sources of conflict in a home. Arguments about turning it off.Worries about too […]

What happens to your kids when you go through a divorce? With Michelle Cantrell

The Surprising Truth About Staying Close to Your Kids During Divorce with Michelle Cantrell There are seasons in parenting that […]

Why Your Parent Guilt Is Not Evidence You’re Failing (And What It’s Really Telling You)

There’s a kind of guilt many parents carry that’s hard to explain. It’s not about one specific moment. It’s not […]

Why Your Child Melts Down (and How to Stay Steady) with Helena Mooney

If your child’s meltdowns leave you feeling overwhelmed, confused, or unsure what to do next, you’re not alone. Many parents […]

difficult emotions in parenting

Why I Stopped Trying to Fix My Emotions (And What Happened)

There’s a moment many parents know well. You’re tired. Your kids are fighting. Something small happens, and suddenly everything feels […]

self-compassion in parenting

The Surprising Truth About Self-Compassion in Parenting

There’s a common hesitation many parents feel when they hear the words self-compassion. It sounds soft. It sounds like letting […]

negative emotions in parenting

The Lie We Were All Told About ‘Negativing’ Emotions

There’s a moment many parents quietly carry. You feel angry at your child. Frustrated. Overwhelmed. And almost immediately, something else […]

parenting shame cycle

The Cycle That No One Talks About — And How to Escape It

There’s a moment many parents know well. Something small happens. Your kids are fighting. You’ve asked the same thing over […]

Greatest Hit Replay: Navigating Sibling Fighting WITHOUT Losing Your Cool

When my kids fight, it’s hard not to react. These are the people I love most in the world. And […]

greatest weakness may also be your greatest strength

Your Greatest Weakness May Also Be Your Greatest Strength

We were walking through the woods on one of those perfect camping days. The sun filtered through the trees. The […]

fear of rejection in parenting

Locked in a Cage of My Own Making – Fear

There was a day in the forest that still stays with me. The sunlight filtered through the trees in soft […]

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