Kathryn Strong Coaching

04/22/2026

Parenting green flags aren’t about perfection.. they’re about intention. 🌱
It’s the quiet repairs, the deep listening, the respect, and the unconditional love that shape who our kids become.

If you’re showing up, learning, and growing… you’re already doing more right than you think. 💚

04/20/2026

04/20/2026

When people talk about kindergarten readiness, academics tend to get all the attention 📚
But the skills kids truly need to succeed in the classroom start long before worksheets ✨

We are breaking down the foundational skills that support learning, participation, and independence—like:

🧘‍♀️ regulating emotions and calming the body
🔁 transitioning between activities
🚽🧼 using the bathroom and washing hands
🧥🥪 managing clothing and lunch containers
👂📋 attending, listening, and following directions
🤝⏳ sharing, waiting, and taking turns

These are the skills that help children function in a real classroom—and they grow through play, daily routines, and supportive experiences over time 🎯

Kindergarten readiness isn’t about being ahead.
It’s about being ready for the day 💛

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04/20/2026

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04/13/2026

💡 Building trust starts with engagement!

The TBRI® Connecting Principle utilizes engagement strategies to foster connection in interpersonal relationships.

These engagement strategies offer practical tools for building trust, attunement, and emotional safety in children and adults alike.

Which engagement strategy do you use the most? 🎙️

04/13/2026

TBRI® Caregiver Training Join Us for Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI)® Caregiver Training! Unlock the power to transform lives through this series! TBRI® is designed to meet the complex needs of children who have experienced trauma, abuse, or neglect. This training equips caregivers wit...

04/13/2026

03/30/2026

Hello, I am excited to announce that I have recently become certified to facilitate the Prepare/Enrich Program, a research-backed program designed to support couples in building strong, healthy relationships.

If you are considering marriage or are already married, I invite you to explore this valuable resource.

The program includes an online assessment, which I will review with you in a personalized session.

The assessment fee is $35, payable on the program's website. I am seeking 2-5 couples to participate in the program over the next few months, allowing me to review your results with you without cost to you.

If you are interested in learning more, please do not hesitate to contact me. I can set you up and generate a code for you.

This program has the potential to initiate meaningful conversations with your partner and provide valuable insights into your relationship.

Blessings.

Prepare/Enrich is the #1 premarital and marriage assessment tool, using evidence-based skills and insights to foster healthy relationships.

03/30/2026

When you model secure attachment, you show your kids that healthy, fulfilling relationships are possible.

They’re then more likely to build secure attachments—and seek out friends and partners who can do the same.

03/28/2026

Most parents quietly carry this question…
“Why does my child behave so differently with me?”

They hold it together all day. They cope at school. They manage with others.
And then they come home… and everything unravels.

The shouting. The defiance. The tears. The pushing back.

It can feel personal. It can feel exhausting.
It can even make you question yourself as a parent.

But what if this isn’t a sign of failure…
What if it’s actually a sign of safety?

Children often save their biggest feelings for the adult they trust most.
Not because you’re getting it wrong — but because your child knows, deep down, you will stay.

This post explains why this happens — and what your child is really asking for in those moments.

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03/28/2026