by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
Today we are talking about how to NOT yell at kids. Nobody wants to yell at their kids. And yelling is something many parents struggle with. Afterwards, you might feel shame, embarrassment, or regret. But. How. Do. You. Stop? We share 3 tools to stop yelling… We don’t...read more 
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting
One of the things I love most about our work, is building relationships with people whom we’ve admired and who have helped us along the way. Dr. Shefali Tsabary is one of those people. Talking with Dr. Shefali is like swimming in a mountain lake–it’s crystal...read more 
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research
When I was a kid my parents taught sexuality classes to engaged and married couples. During my high school years, I would come home, after an evening of babysitting or being with friends, to find my parents in the living room with a dozen young, eager looking couples...read more 
by Cecilia Hilkey | empathy, parenting
Last time we talked about how lying was an important developmental sign for children. (If you missed Part 1 about lying and brain development you can read it here.) While it’s reassuring to know that lying is a part of development, you may still be left with the...read more 
by Cecilia Hilkey | parenting, research
Have you heard a child say… “I have a horse in my backyard.” (When she doesn’t.) “I didn’t hit him.” (When he really did.) “I’ll turn off the computer after I finish this game.” (Then she doesn’t.) Starting at 2 or 3 years of age kids start lying. Being lied to is...read more 
by Cecilia Hilkey | conflict, parenting
I’m wondering if you can relate to this parenting dilemma that my sister had. My sister was with her daughter, who is 15 months old and just learning how to walk. They were at a playground with lots of other moms and kids. One of the older girls got mad and as she...read more