How to Teach Kids Healthy Boundaries With Friends
https://vimeo.com/1213318665 Your kid comes home from school and they’re exhausted. Or they’re upset about something a friend said. Or maybe they’re doing things they don’t want to, just to be accepted. And you’re thinking: “How do I help them figure this out without getting in the middle of their friendships?” Here’s what a lot of […]
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 […]
Supervision vs. Space: Finding the Balance Your Child Needs
https://vimeo.com/1198505611 Parenting advice pulls you in two directions at once. One voice says give your kids more independence. Another says stay close, stay involved. And somewhere in the middle, you’re just trying to figure out what your child actually needs from you, and whether you’re getting it right. Here’s what most people don’t tell you: […]
4 Ways to Connect With Your Busy Teen This Summer
https://vimeo.com/1200165661 Summer is here, your teen has a social life that has nothing to do with you, a sleep schedule that defies all logic, and approximately zero interest in family time. A lot of parents come into summer hoping it’ll be a chance to reconnect with their teen. And then reality hits. Their teen is […]
3 Ways to Handle Sibling Conflict This Summer
https://vimeo.com/1192696980 School’s out. The kids are home. And within 48 hours, they’re at each other’s throats. Sound familiar? Sibling conflict during summer break is one of the most common things parents tell me they dread. There’s more time together, less structure, and more boredom. It’s basically a recipe for constant fighting. And by August, everyone […]
3 Simple Ways to Maintain Structure This Summer
https://vimeo.com/1191618705 Summer break sounds amazing until about week two, when the late nights, the boredom, and the “I don’t know what to do” complaints start to pile up. If your child has been melting down, pushing back, or just seems kind of off, you’re not imagining it. Kids actually need structure, even when school’s out. […]
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. […]
