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Key Takeaways  Most parenting resolutions don’t stick because they rely on willpower instead of addressing underlying needs. When you’re triggered, your nervous system takes over and willpower can’t stop that. Intentional parenting means choosing how you respond instead of reacting on autopilot. You figure out what needs drive your and your kids’ behavior, then set up your...


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Key Takeaways Family holiday stress signals unmet needs – yours (e.g. rest, autonomy) bumping against theirs (e.g.. connection, belonging, competence in their role as a parent/grandparent). Both sets of needs are valid. We all feel best when our needs are met.  Starting by looking for strategies that meet both of your needs always helps.   Where you can’t find st...


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Key Takeaways When you’re too tired to parent “the right way,” you’re depleted. Chronic stress limits your brain’s capacity for patience and empathy. That’s why you can’t use the tools you know. Try to treat yourself with the same compassion that you would treat a dear friend who is struggling in the same situation you’re in.  Ask friends to reflect to you what they see in...


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Key Takeaways Why do Halloween candy rules cause fights between parents and kids? Kids want autonomy over decisions that seem important to them, indulgence in delicious treats, and belonging with their friends. But parents worry about children’s health, which can create conflicts. Is sugar actually addictive for children? Research shows kids prefer sweetness more ...


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Key Takeaway Intergenerational trauma occurs when effects of past experiences pass to children and grandchildren, even when they never experienced the original traumatic events themselves. Parents may react intensely to small behaviors because trauma survivors often struggle with emotion regulation, especially during stressful parenting moments. Strong reactions happen when chi...


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