A Brighter Future Counseling

29/11/2025

Your child isn’t giving you a hard time, their brain is having a hard time. Stick around for tools that actually work!

27/11/2025

Wishing you all a day where your kids will eat what is already out! Happy Thanksgiving!

27/11/2025

Is your child constantly saying NO and not following your directions? Once you understand the signal and how to respond you build in more cooperation!

26/11/2025

If your child’s defiance feels personal, frustrating, or never-ending… breathe.
Defiance is almost always a communication, not a character flaw.
Kids push back when:
• they feel overwhelmed
• they don’t understand the expectation
• they need more connection before they can cooperate
• they’re trying to feel in control of something
Your regulated leadership teaches them,
“Even when you’re struggling… I’m still here. We’ll figure this out together.”
Small shifts create big changes.
Choose connection first, cooperation follows. 💛
What's one moment of "defiance" that you always feel stuck on with your child? Comment below!

24/11/2025

This week we are talking all about defiance. Comment Newsletter below to get information on my free newsletter!

24/11/2025

Big feelings and big behaviors…and one shift that changes everything. Ready for a calmer more cooperative home? Join my free newsletter for brain-based strategies that really work. Comment Newsletter below.

20/11/2025

Tantrums aren’t setbacks, they’re often developmentally appropriate moments. 💛 # #̭parentingtips

19/11/2025

Ever walk straight into your child’s tantrum… and suddenly you’re having one too?
You’re not alone and you’re not failing.
The good news?
Small shifts during the tantrum can completely change how fast your child regulates and how regulated you stay too.
If you want practical scripts, step-by-step guidance, and a tantrum plan you can use TODAY…
👇 Get my free Tantrum Response Roadmap
Your calmer home starts with one click.
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18/11/2025

If tantrums leave you feeling overwhelmed, you’re not alone.
In this clip, I’m breaking down what to do in the moment but the full video walks you through the entire process: Respond → Reflect → Repair.
🎥 Watch the full video on YouTube for the step-by-step guide every overwhelmed parent needs.
https://youtu.be/j9mzoMBI5po?si=L_TGc3JQSy4Xe_X3

11/11/2025

When we look past the noise of a tantrum, we often find a child who’s struggling, not misbehaving. 🧡
Grab my free roadmap on how to handle this emotional meltdowns today! www.abrighterfuturecounseling.com/newsletter

11/11/2025