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Kathy Whitham
Sep 42 min read
Bolster Your Child's Self-Esteem
Together, you and I, let's start this fall bolstering your child's self-esteem... Kids learn to feel good about themselves when they feel...
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Kathy Whitham
Mar 262 min read
Boundaries - The Essential Parenting Skill
Are you struggling to maintain clear, consistent boundaries? The reason could be because your boundaries don’t take into account their...
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Kathy Whitham
Oct 24, 20231 min read
Attention-Seeking Behavior Seeks Connection
It’s so hard to know what to do about our kids behavior! A common concern I hear is, “I don’t want to reward negative behavior by giving...
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Kathy Whitham
Sep 12, 20232 min read
Build Self-Esteem With Realistic Expectations
It's easy to get frustrated when we feel like we're nagging or repeating ourselves 20 times just to get our child or teen to do...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 15, 20231 min read
For Less Frustration, Set Emotional Age Expectations
When your child is overwhelmed or acting out, they can be out of sync with their birthday age. In order to respond with more patience...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 15, 20232 min read
How to Stay Anchored With Your Teen
How to Stay Anchored With Your Teen While a three year old’s words can be triggering enough - I will spit at you, you’re poopy, your...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 15, 20231 min read
Behavior is an SOS, Not an Attack
What if your child’s behavior wasn’t personal? What if it was an unskilled attempt to tell you what they are feeling and what they need?...
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Kathy Whitham
Aug 15, 20232 min read
What to Do When Your Child or Teen Won't Listen
Are you ready for a quick tip for a quick win with your parenting? When you start with the understanding that behavior is communication,...
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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
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
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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Kathy Whitham
Jan 16, 20203 min read
How Do I Respond to Emotional Age?
It’s so easy to just react out loud as our buttons get pushed, which can make the situation a lot worse for everyone. It’s hard to...
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Kathy Whitham
Oct 24, 20192 min read
How Do I Get My Teen To Listen?
Self-Regulation Is Your Best Parenting Tool! When it comes to not listening, teenagers and three year olds - AKA three-nagers - have a...
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Kathy Whitham
Feb 5, 20192 min read
The Magic of Emotional Age
My 22 yr old came home looking a bit down. I asked him how his day was and he answered, "It was alright" in a way that didn't sound very...
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Kathy Whitham
Jun 5, 20182 min read
"You're Old Enough To Know Better!"
When your child is being difficult do you ever hear yourself saying, “You’re old enough to know better!”? Brain science tells us that...
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