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Kathy Whitham
Aug 14, 20232 min read
When You Do Better, Your Child Does Better
How often do you find yourself thinking you’re supposed to know what to do, when it comes to parenting, or at least be able to figure it...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Are You Talking to the Wall?
You know how in the heat of the moment, you might as well be talking to the wall? Here’s the thing. Everyone has to calm down first...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Be Their Anchor, Not Their Adversary
I invite you to remember that behavior is communication. What your child needs in the midst of their button-pushing behavior is an...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
How To Handle a Meltdown/Tantrum
For kids to develop resilience, they need to learn to be ok with big feelings. Here's a quick tip for a quick win with your parenting>>>...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Connection Matters More Than Perfection
Today I want you to know that I see how hard you work to be the best parent you can be. I also want you to know you’re not alone! You’re...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Ending The "Here We Go Again!" Cycle
A small shift in understanding the internal or external stressors that may be driving your child or teens behavior can make a big...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 1, 20231 min read
Curiosity Opens The Door To Communication...
Curiosity opens the door to communication! Here's a quick tip for a quick win with your parenting>>> Next time you feel yourself starting...
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Kathy Whitham
May 1, 20233 min read
To Get Through to Your Child or Teen, Follow Emotional Age instead of Supposed To's.
Today I'm going to talk about an important strategy for getting through to your child or teen. Yes, it works for all ages. It's to let...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 11, 20212 min read
You've Got This!
It's time to expect transition behaviors! And here's what I mean: School’s about to start (or has started). That’s a major transition....
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 9, 20212 min read
Helping Your Child Feel Heard - Aka Behavior is Communication
Today I want to share something to help you be the even better parent you are wanting to be. How do I know you want that? Because you’re...
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Kathy Whitham
Jun 15, 20212 min read
Why won’t my child behave at home?? They seem able to behave at school!!
I want to connect with you today to talk about a question that came up at office hours today. “Why can my 5 year old behave really well...
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Kathy Whitham
Nov 11, 20202 min read
Unhooking From Daily Power Struggles
You know how we can end up being the parent we never planned to be when we react to our child more intensely and harshly than we mean?...
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Kathy Whitham
Oct 16, 20202 min read
A No-Yell™ Approach When Your Kid Says, "No!"
Sometimes feelings are messy! They go outside the lines, spill on the floor or splatter on your clothes. Sometimes they’re not nice. Was...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 6, 20202 min read
Anchoring vs. Walking On Eggshells
Do you find yourself walking on eggshells around your kiddo, to avoid the fight, power struggle or rejection that can come out of nowhere...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 24, 20203 min read
Transitions, Regression, & What You’re Doing Right
I trust your instincts. Your impulse for what your child needs is right more often than you realize. Your heart guides you towards...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 8, 20202 min read
Handling Negative Attention-Seeking Behaviors
Whether it’s by pushing your buttons, hooking you into a power struggle or ignoring you so you have to repeat yourself 20 times, your...
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Kathy Whitham
Jun 24, 20202 min read
Anxiety, Predictability & ADHD
With school over and summer ahead, routines that may have finally found a rhythm during this time of sheltering at home are now disrupted...
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Kathy Whitham
Jun 11, 20201 min read
How Behavior Is Like An Iceberg!
Today I want to talk to you about how picturing an iceberg can help you feel calmer in the face of frustrating and unwanted behaviors and...
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Kathy Whitham
Apr 7, 20202 min read
How Sips of Self-Care Can Help You Get Through the Day Without Losing It!"
It’s so hard trying to keep them entertained all day without losing my s*tuff! I need some deep coping skills… Can you relate to that...
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Kathy Whitham
Apr 2, 20202 min read
Is Your Child Regressing?
I was fortunate to be visiting my daughter and grandson two weeks ago when schools closed and they were both suddenly sheltering in...
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