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Building Connections with Your Child That Make a Difference
It is the small, everyday moments that build the strongest connection with our kids. Here is what we have learned about making those moments count, even in busy or hard seasons.
Small Steps Pt. 1: Letting Go of Control as a Parent
Letting go of control is one of the hardest parts of parenting. In Part 1 of our Small Steps series, we share gentle, doable ways to start.
Small Steps Pt. 2: Making Conscious Parenting Decisions
Conscious parenting means pausing to decide with a clear, balanced mind. In Part 2 of our Small Steps series, we show you how, even when life feels chaotic.
Small Steps Pt. 3: The Little Things
Even when we are drained, the little things still matter. Part 3 of our Small Steps series is about tending the small habits that hold a family steady.
Turning Parenting Challenges into Opportunities for Growth
Much of parenting is out of our control, but the meaning we give our challenges is not. Here is how to turn hard moments into growth.
Helping a Child Who Resists Support: The Challenge of Coachability
If your child resists every offer of help, you are not alone. We look at coachability and how to keep reaching a child who is pushing support away.
What Would You Do to Help Your Child?
We all say we would do anything for our kids. This is an honest look at what actually helps, and what quietly does not.
The Sacred Pause: A Parenting Tool for Difficult Moments
In hard moments, one intentional pause can change everything. Meet the Sacred Pause, a simple tool for responding instead of reacting.
Could What You Are Saying Be Hurting Your Child?
Some phrases we inherited hurt our kids more than they help. Here are common ones to rethink, and gentler ways to say what we mean.
You Asked, We Answered: Parenting Questions from March
Real questions from parents, answered by our coaches, including how to handle a young adult’s demands at home. From our March mailbag.
Renewal, Rebirth, Regrowth: Starting Fresh in Parenting
Spring invites renewal, and parenting does too. A gentle nudge to start fresh, let go of what is heavy, and grow alongside your child.
Ask a Coach: Parenting Questions from February
Our coaches tackle real parent questions, including what to do when a child hunkers down in their room amid school and social anxiety.
Ask a Coach: Parenting Questions from January
Coach-tested answers to real parent questions, including what to do when your child refuses school, starting with how to predict and prepare.
Gratitude in Parenting: Why It Matters More Than You Think
Is gratitude just a seasonal thing, like pumpkin spice? We make the case for a year-round practice that steadies you as a parent.
Secrets of Success in Parenting, Part 2
No one can control another person’s success. In Part 2, we explore how defining success on your own terms changes everything.
Secrets of Success in Parenting, Part 1
Success is subjective, and you get to define it. Part 1 is about focusing on what actually matters for your family.
A Parent’s Letter of Gratitude After Working with Solutions Family Support
A parent shares, in her own words, what shifted for her family after working with us. A heartfelt thank-you, and a little hope for yours.
How Not to Battle Your Child This Back-to-School Season (Part 2: What to Do)
There is no tug of war if you do not pick up the rope. Part 2 shares practical ways to ease back-to-school battles and stay connected.
How Not to Battle Your Child This Back-to-School Season (Part 1: Why We Battle)
Why do back-to-school routines turn into battles? Part 1 looks at what really drives the conflict, so you can shift the pattern.
Stress Management for Parents: Tips and Habits for Balance
Parenting can amplify stress, especially during change. Here are practical habits to help you find balance and steady yourself first.