Dear Katherine, My husband and I are working on our parenting and have realized that many of the changes that need to occur in our family start with us. We have much to learn about our own needs and behaviors, but as we put in the work, how realistic is it for us to expect […]
Dear Katherine, You talk about eliminating the 3 Rs (resistance, rebellion, retaliation) through conscious parenting. But don’t you think the 3 Rs are inevitable? Why is overcoming them so crucial, and is it even possible to put an end to them completely? Sincerely, It Feels Impossible Hey there, It Feels Impossible! I love this question. […]
Dear Katherine, When I pick my son up from school, he seems to shut down completely. I ask him about his day, and he gives me one-word answers or responds, “I don’t know,” to my questions. He’s definitely prone to anxiety, but I’m worried about how down he seems when he gets home. How can […]
Dear Katherine, My kids love playing video games. They seem to take genuine pleasure in this activity, and while they’re occupied, I have a chance to do household chores and enjoy a little time to myself. I know there are better hobbies out there—but if they like gaming and it gives me a bit of […]
Dear Katherine, My 5-year-old LOVES sleeping with Mom and Dad at night. When we aren’t together, he says things like, “I’m so alone in this house,” which breaks my heart. When he began coming into our room at night, we tried to send him back to bed. But eventually, I recognized that he has an […]
Dear Katherine, I’ve often heard you talk about why controlling forms of discipline and punishments are ineffective. But what about when kids are in danger? Thankfully, I have yet to be in this specific position. Still, my kids are getting older. I’m worried about protecting them throughout their teen years without resorting to authoritarian discipline […]