How to Build Parental Authority Through Confidence
https://vimeo.com/1208567678 A lot of parents come to me and say: “I don’t want to be controlling. I don’t want to be a dictator.” So they back off. They soften. They try to be collaborative about everything. And then they’re confused when their kid doesn’t respect them. When their kid’s constantly testing boundaries. When nothing feels […]
Parental Authority: The Foundation of Secure Attachment
https://vimeo.com/1208159962 We live in a culture obsessed with choices. More options. More freedom. More control. And here’s what we don’t talk about:The more choices we have, the more fatigued we become. We’re chronically exhausted because we’re making more decisions than any generation in human history. And when parents don’t have clear authority? Our kids feel […]
How to Engage Your Child Without Asking a Single Question
https://vimeo.com/1206595684 You want to be a parent who engages with your kid. You want them to feel heard. Seen. Empowered. And here’s what most parenting advice misses: You can do all of that without asking a single question. In fact, the less you ask, the more secure your kid actually feels. I’m Carly Schrimpl, a […]
How Questions Kill Your Parental Authority
https://vimeo.com/1208949815 Here’s something I see almost every single day in my sessions: A parent comes in frustrated. Their kid won’t listen. Won’t cooperate. Won’t follow through. And I can usually trace it back to one thing… You are probably asking them too many questions. Parenting advice has sold us on this idea: ask your kid […]
How to Teach Self-Control in the Age of Instant Gratification
https://vimeo.com/1180889985 We live in a world where almost everything happens instantly. Food arrives in minutes.Shows start with one click.And, answers appear the second we search for them. And while this convenience can be wonderful, it also creates a challenge for kids. Because one of the most important life skills children need to develop is self-control. […]
The Powerful Difference Between Being an Adult and a Grown-Up
https://vimeo.com/1180548809 Have you ever had one of those parenting moments where your child is completely losing it and suddenly you feel your own frustration rising right along with them? Your child is yelling.You’re repeating yourself for the fifth time.And somehow everyone ends up stuck in a cycle that feels bigger than either of you planned. […]
What Discipline Really Means (It’s Not What You Think)
https://vimeo.com/1179283386 When you hear the word discipline, what comes to mind? For a lot of parents, it brings up images of consequences, time-outs, lectures, or trying to figure out how to stop a behavior as quickly as possible. And when your child is yelling, refusing to listen, or testing every limit in the house, it […]
It’s Not About You: What’s Really Beneath Your Child’s Tantrum
https://vimeo.com/1178963635 Have you ever had one of those parenting moments where your child suddenly explodes and you become the target? Maybe they shout:“You’re the worst parent ever!” or “I hate you!” Or they throw themselves on the floor because you cut their sandwich the wrong way. And in that moment, it can feel really personal. […]
One Small Parenting Shift That Changes Big Emotions
https://vimeo.com/1178597104 Have you ever noticed how quickly your child’s emotions can fill the entire room? One minute things are fine and the next minute someone can’t find their shoes, the wrong cup appeared at breakfast, or bedtime suddenly feels like the worst idea in human history. And before you know it, everyone’s emotions are rising. Your […]
The Journey Behind Power Within – SBDC Feature
https://vimeo.com/1161572419 At Power Within Child Therapists, everything we do starts with one core belief: when children feel understood, supported, and equipped, they develop the confidence and resilience they need to thrive. Recently, we were honored to be recognized by the Utah Small Business Development Center (SBDC) as a featured success story, something that feels both […]
