What’s wrong with these statements? Spare the rod and spoil the elderly. Millenials should be seen and not heard. New Zealanders have got to learn. If you’re cringing right now, it’s because you know that these statements are unfairly biased and even prejudiced. So why are we okay with using…

One of the hardest things about parenthood is letting kids learn on their own without stepping in to “rescue” them. If you’ve. . . peeled yourself away from your child’s clinging embrace on the first day of school let them cut their own bangs when you knew it would be…

A mom friend of mine sent me a picture this week. It showed her perched on the (closed!) pedestal on the toilet, resting her laptop on the toilet paper holder, while her daughter peeked over the side of the bath-tub doing her evening bathing routine. This is working mom life…

Does your teen suddenly want nothing to do with you? Are you wondering why your sweet child who once made you rub their back every night until they fell asleep now barely even wants to be seen with you? …

Has your home turned into a warzone? For many parents, after a long year of being stuck indoors — sharing the same space for work, school, home, and recreation — the pressure may have built to a boiling point. Add in the normal worry and stress many families feel on…

Are you tired of hearing the word “no” from your kid? You know how it goes: suddenly your sweet toddler discovers this dreaded two-letter word and begins using it as much as possible — and then keeps using it for the next 16 years! NO, she refuses to eat broccoli…

When your child is giving you a particularly rough time, you might be tempted to compare them to the infamous Veruca Salt. In the beloved children’s book Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Veruca Salt embodies the cautionary tale of a spoiled child. One pony is not enough — she wants…

How to Create Boundaries Between Siblings Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a monthly Q&A with real-life parents/caregivers. If you’d like to submit a question of your own, email me at katherine@consciousparentingrevolution.com. Dear Katherine, I’m a mother of two sweet boys, a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old. Recently, my husband and I have noticed more fighting…

The scenario is all-too familiar. You’re in an important Zoom meeting and need one gloriously uninterrupted hour to focus on work. Despite the fact that it’s 8 in the morning, you hand over the iPad to keep your kid entertained. Or how about this one: Your tween has stopped complaining…