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Kathy Whitham
Jun 243 min read
Here’s Your Blueprint…for smoother transitions with your child!
There are so many transitions to navigate with summer here… End of school Loss of routine Camp Vacation Visitation All you want to do is...
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Kathy Whitham
Apr 112 min read
Tired of Everything Being An Ordeal With Your Child? Try this transition strategy.
Recently an exasperated mom said to me, “Why does everything have to be such an ordeal!?” She was referring to everything from trying to...
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Kathy Whitham
Mar 121 min read
Be Their Anchor into Daylight Savings... Not Their Adversary
Today, I invite you to remember that behavior is communication. The transition to daylight savings time can be challenging. They won’t go...
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Kathy Whitham
Jan 302 min read
Calm Confidence Despite Tough Child Behavior
Here’s a new way to think about your child’s button-pushing behaviors that will help you respond with calm confidence rather than react...
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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
Aug 14, 20231 min read
Lead, Don't Plead Through A Transition!
I believe the skill of recognizing transitions is one of your biggest parenting superpowers for responding rather than reacting to you...
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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
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
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
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
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
Mar 10, 20202 min read
How To Protect Your Child From Catching Fear
With all that’s going on in the world these days, there’s a palpable increase in stress all around us. Our primitive brains can’t help...
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Kathy Whitham
Dec 12, 20182 min read
Let's Talk About Defiance
Your 15 year old tells you he did his homework when he didn’t. Your 8 year old starts yelling at you when you tell them it’s time to get...
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Kathy Whitham
Nov 6, 20182 min read
Helping Your Trans/GNC Kid Feel Safe
As I sit down to write this blog today, my heart is beating faster than it should be. It’s hard to concentrate and hard to breathe. I’m...
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Kathy Whitham
Oct 23, 20182 min read
5 Strategies To "Fall Back" With Ease
It’s only two weeks until the clocks fall back. Now is the time to start setting yourself up for success! Re-setting the clock throws off...
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Kathy Whitham
Jul 25, 20183 min read
A Blueprint for Better Transitions
Are you worn out with navigating these daily transitions - aka power struggles? Trying to leave the house Getting ready for bed -...
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Kathy Whitham
May 9, 20182 min read
Let's Talk about the Ordeal of Transitions
Recently an exasperated mom said to me, “Why does everything have to be such an ordeal?” She was referring to everything from trying to...
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