traveling different Vacation strategies for traveling with anxious, inflexible and neurodiverse children Episode #151 Have you ever been so excited for a getaway with the kids only to come back more exhausted than before you left? Similarly, you plan a relaxing vacation for your family but after the THIRD meltdown of the day you yell: … Read more…
Help for helicoptering Help for helicoptering Episode #146 – Resisting the Urge to Helicopter Question of the Day: Hi Torie, What do I do when my high schooler won’t ask for help at school and his grades are suffering? My 10th grader has missed a lot of school this year due to various illnesses, most … Read more…
Today’s Question: Kid Holding a Grudge Hello! I LOVE and look forward to listening to your podcast! I have three girls: 13, 11, and 9. My 9-year-old is a very bright, confident, gregarious, and tenacious young child. I do think that these are very strong qualities, but wonder if they get in the way of … Read more…
Are you doing the Back to School Happy Dance! YEAH!! woo-hoo! via GIPHY But oh my what a pain it is to get kids to go to bed at night, so they can be on time for school in the morning. Last spring, I wrote a blog about how to get kids out of bed … Read more…
Episode #136 Is puberty knocking on your door? If so, then it’s time for “the talk”. Most parents want to be the ones to educate their kids about puberty, sexuality, and growing up, but it’s hard to know what to say, how to say it, and when is the right time! If you … Read more…
Embarrassed by my children’s appearance Episode #133 Embarrassed by my children’s appearance Question of the Day: I’m glad this post is anonymous because I’m embarrassed to admit this but I want to get it off my chest and I think you will help me. I’m Embarrassed by my children’s appearance . I look at … Read more…
Episode #123 “No matter how much I give, they still want more.” Question of the Day: “I’ve given my 3 daughters everything. I think I’ve been a good mom and they tell me so. I know I’m very lucky that my 3 adolescent daughters love me so much and still want to be with … Read more…