by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting
As a parenting coach, I spend all day talking to parents of struggling kids. These parents frequently tell me how alone they feel. In the depths of my own parenting struggles, I too have often said, “I feel so alone.” When we parents feel alone, it’s not good for us...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, parenting
In my work as a parent coach, I’ve seen a very common mistake that even really insightful parents are making. It’s quick to fix and it makes all the difference. It’s about how you respond when your child complains or is upset about something. I made you a quick video...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, confidence, conflict, Friendships, parenting
A mom recently wrote to us and shared something that might sound familiar… “My 7-year-old daughter is easily influenced by her peers. If her friends are doing well, that’s great. She follows directions and cooperates. But if her friends do something bad, she follows...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting, tools
Have you ever told your child not to touch the [plants, vase, dog, fragile thing, public toilet] but they go and touch it anyway? And–to make you feel even more exasperated–all the while, they have a mischievous smile on their face?! It’s so frustrating! But this...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | collaboration, communication, parenting, tools
We’ve been exploring what to do with challenging behavior on the blog during the past few weeks. A mom wrote to us asking for ideas to help her daughter clean up her toys. This is what she said… “My 10-yo daughter avoids cleaning up her toys. There are usually a lot...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, homework/school, parenting, tools
Are you frustrated when you ask your child “How was school?” and all you get is “Fine…”? After spending time apart, you want to reconnect with your kids. If your child goes to school, you’re curious about what they did during the day, their grades, the teacher, or...read more
