by Cecilia Hilkey | communication, conflict, parenting
Do you have a child who gets frustrated and resorts to name-calling? Maybe you’ve tried everything… telling them “we don’t use those words”, talking about how “those words hurt people's feelings”, practicing calming techniques, ignoring it, taking them for a break,...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, teens
Our kids turned into “typical teens” sooner than I had expected. I first started noticing a shift when they were 10 or 11 years old. All of a sudden, there were eye rolls and “duh” and “You don’t get it, Mom”. Even though we had a great relationship with our kids and...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, siblings
A mom reached out to us about her 13-year-old son… “He seems to be doing okay in school and has friends… but his primary interest is in screens, especially gaming and TikTok/YouTube watching. We’re okay with him using screens as a means to socialize and play together...read more
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting, siblings
Recently a parent told us… My son is always belittling my daughter, shouting at her and dismissing everything she says. Whenever I try to give him advice on how he should behave or protect her, it escalates things, and he always complains that it's because “she has...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 | conflict, parenting, siblings
Three Steps to Resolve Sibling Conflict: How to Help Your Kids Get Along With One Another If you have two kids or more, you’re probably already thinking about how to help them build a strong relationship. Part of building a strong relationship, especially for...read more
