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Strong-willed kids aren’t the problem. As a family therapist of 20+ years, I can tell you—these kids are often the most ...
04/30/2026

Strong-willed kids aren’t the problem.
As a family therapist of 20+ years, I can tell you—these kids are often the most emotionally aware… but also the most overwhelmed.

What looks like:
• Defiance
• Disrespect
• Pushing back
Is usually a child who is flooded and doesn’t know what to do with it.
And this is where most parenting approaches fall short. Because these kids don’t respond well to control. They respond to connection and regulation.

You’ll see:
• Less resistance
• Fewer meltdowns
• More cooperation

Not because you forced it— but because they feel safe enough to follow your lead.

If this sounds like your child, comment ME 🤍
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04/28/2026

You can feel the distance growing.
Most parents notice this before they understand it.
As a therapist, I’ve worked with so many families who say the same thing:
“It didn’t happen all at once… it just slowly changed.”
More tension.
Less connection.
More shutting down.

This is what happens when emotional needs aren’t being met consistently.
Not because you don’t care—
but because no one showed you how.

The good news is:
Connection can be rebuilt.
Trust can be rebuilt.

If you feel this, comment CONNECT 🤍 I’ll send a resource to learn more.

04/27/2026

As a therapist it was easy to help other moms prioritize their health and happiness, but as a mom I had to learn through mistakes.
I learned that selflessness in motherhood is a horrible idea that was passed down as a part of the patriarchy... And it needs to go away.

The best moms I know see themselves as individuals with their own needs, and are really good at meeting those needs.
They don’t make their desires wrong, and don’t deny themselves what they need to function well, to love, and to give consistently.
They invest in themselves on a regular basis, even if it’s uncomfortable, and they let go of the temptation to feel guilty about it because they know it benefits everyone they love when they grow.

You are not here to suffer, to become a shell of a person who exists through her children.
If you have young kids are have a sense you are over-giving, you probably are.
Don’t wait another 10-15 years to prioritize your own needs only to realize you can’t get the time back.
Your children don’t need you to wait on them, they need you to show them how to take care of themselves - and that starts with you taking care of you — emotionally, mentally, and physically.

If you feel a nudge to do something for yourself don’t ignore it. It could be your answer to your desire for more freedom, or fun, or health.

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04/23/2026

I see you. I love you. You’re doing better than you think💛

I see you, Mom.I see the way you carry everyone's emotions, their sadness, their worry.I see the way you bend to prevent...
04/22/2026

I see you, Mom.
I see the way you carry everyone's emotions, their sadness, their worry.
I see the way you bend to prevent them from breaking.
I see how you feel their heartache with them, and try to carry it for them.
And I see how it exhausts you, and know how it will eventually drain you of your light.

I know because I have been in your shoes. Older, wiser, slower now, I am reclaiming my emotional energy for myself.
I am completing cycles I began 8, 16, and 26 years ago.

Motherhood is my greatest gift. Sharing my heart with my kids is a privilege, and a joy. But discovering my heart for myself is even bigger.

Share this with a mom friend who sees you.

04/22/2026

I see you, Mom.
I see the way you carry everyone’s emotions, their sadness, their worry.
I see the way you bend to prevent them from breaking.
I see how you feel their heartache with them, and try to carry it for them.
And I see how it exhausts you, and know how it will eventually drain you of your light.
I know because I have been in your shoes. Older, wiser, slower now, I am reclaiming my emotional energy for myself.
I am completing cycles I began 8, 16, and 26 years ago.

Motherhood is my greatest gift. Sharing my heart with my kids is a privilege, and a joy. But discovering my heart for myself is even bigger.

Share this with a mom friend who sees you.

Strong-willed kids aren’t the problem.As a family therapist of 20+ years, I can tell you—these kids are often the most e...
04/21/2026

Strong-willed kids aren’t the problem.
As a family therapist of 20+ years, I can tell you—these kids are often the most emotionally aware… but also the most overwhelmed.
What looks like:
• Defiance
• Disrespect
• Pushing back

Is usually a child who is flooded and doesn’t know what to do with it.
And this is where most parenting approaches fall short.
Because these kids don’t respond well to control.
They respond to connection and regulation.

When you learn how to:
•Stay grounded
•Meet them emotionally
•Guide instead of control
You’ll see:
• Less resistance
• Fewer meltdowns
• More cooperation

Not because you forced it—
but because they feel safe enough to follow your lead.
If this sounds like your child, comment ME 🤍

Follow for more support like this.

04/21/2026

Strong-willed kids aren’t the problem.
As a family therapist of 20+ years, I can tell you—these kids are often the most emotionally aware… but also the most overwhelmed.

What looks like:
• Defiance
• Disrespect
• Pushing back
Is usually a child who is flooded and doesn’t know what to do with it.
And this is where most parenting approaches fall short.
Because these kids don’t respond well to control.
They respond to connection and regulation.

When you learn how to:
•Stay grounded
•Meet them emotionally
•Guide instead of control

You’ll see:
• Less resistance
• Fewer meltdowns
• More cooperation

Not because you forced it—
but because they feel safe enough to follow your lead.

If this sounds like your child, comment ME 🤍

Follow for more support like this.

Your words hold so much power - power to make you feel, to drive your actions, and motivate you to believe in yourself.I...
04/20/2026

Your words hold so much power - power to make you feel, to drive your actions, and motivate you to believe in yourself.
I've been using affirmations for myself and with my clients since becoming a mom 16 years ago and the results have been transformational.
When your child is spiraling (or your spouse is challenging you) take a step inward, and use these words.
"Just because my child is upset, doesn't meant mean I have to be."

Follow me for more tips that calm kids down and make meltdowns a thing of the past.

Have you used affirmations? What's your take on them?

04/20/2026

Your words hold so much power - power to make you feel, to drive your actions, and motivate you to believe in yourself.
I’ve been using affirmations for myself and with my clients since becoming a mom 16 years ago and the results have been transformational.
When your child is spiraling (or your spouse is challenging you) take a step inward, and use these words.

“Just because my child is upset, doesn’t meant mean I have to be.”

Follow me for more tips that calm kids down and make meltdowns a thing of the past.

Have you used affirmations? What’s your take on them?

Despite what you were told, more rules doesn’t mean better behavior from your child.As a family therapist of over 20 yea...
04/17/2026

Despite what you were told, more rules doesn’t mean better behavior from your child.
As a family therapist of over 20 years, I've learned what quiets the emotional storms the fastest, and actually gives you the fantastic relationship you want.
What can you do to help them improve their behavior? This is all you need to focus on:

Be the emotional container that gives them a sense of safety for their emotions.
When you learn to give them these things emotionally:

1. Steadiness
2. Stability
3. Predictability

They will settle, slow down, and be able to learn what you’re teaching them.
They'll learn to regulate their emotions better by mirroring you.

If you need help learning to be the steady presence they need, comment CALM below and l’ll send you a free resource to help.

Hit the follow button for more on creating peace with your deep-feeling child.

04/17/2026

Despite what you were told, more rules doesn’t mean better behavior from your child.
As a family therapist of over 20 years, I’ve learned what quiets the emotional storms the fastest, and actually gives you the fantastic relationship you want.

What can you do to help them improve their behavior? This is all you need to focus on:

Be the emotional container that gives them a sense of safety for their emotions.
When you learn to give them these things emotionally:

1. Steadiness
2. Stability
3. Predictability

They will settle, slow down, and be able to learn what you’re teaching them.
They’ll learn to regulate their emotions better by mirroring you.

If you need help learning to be the steady presence they need, comment CALM below and l’ll send you a free resource to help.

Hit the follow button for more on creating peace with your deep-feeling child.

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