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Parenting is one of the only jobs in the world where you can pour your whole heart into it, do everything you know how to do, and still fall into bed at night wondering if you are getting it wrong. The self-doubt that comes with raising children is not a sign of failure it is actually a sign of how deeply you care. But caring deeply does not always make the uncertainty easier to sit with. We see parents in our office regularly who are doing a genuinely wonderful job and have

It's a scene most parents know well. You give the five-minute warning. Then the two-minute warning. Then you finally say "okay, time's up" and the screen goes dark. What follows can range from grumbling and eye rolls to full-blown meltdowns, tears, an argument that derails the entire evening, or perhaps violence. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. Tech tantrums are one of the most common struggles parents bring to us and they happen in households across every age gro

If your household sounds like a referee's whistle should be standard equipment, you are not alone. Sibling conflict is one of the most universal and most exhausting experiences of family life. The bickering, the tattling, the "that's not fair," the seemingly endless competition for your attention, your approval, and the front seat of the car. It can wear even the most patient parent down. But here is something worth holding onto: sibling rivalry is not a sign that something i

You found something. Perhaps it was a mark on your child's arm, a razor hidden in their room, or maybe they told you themselves. Your heart dropped. Your mind is racing. You don't know whether to cry, ask questions, or act immediately. First: take a breath. The fact that you're reading this means you care deeply, and that matters more than you know. Self-harm is one of the most frightening things a parent can encounter. It's also one of the most misunderstood. This guide is h

You’ve probably been there. It’s 3am, you are up going to the washroom and see a familiar glow of your teen’s phone screen. It’s happened again. Your teen has been up all night watching videos and chatting with friends. A rush of emotions run through you (e.g. disappointment, rage, disbelief, irritation). It takes everything in you not to storm in and remove the phone you’re your kid’s hands. Screens in the bedroom at night have become so normalized for teens that many of

Finding out your child has been watching pornography can stop you in your tracks. Whether you stumbled across it accidentally or your child came to you directly, the wave of emotions that follows shock, worry, maybe even anger is completely understandable. But how you respond in the moments and days after matters enormously. Take a Breath Before You React Your instinct might be to confront your child immediately, but taking a moment to collect yourself before that conversatio