From Meltdown to Calm: How to De-escalate Toddler Tantrums in 90 Seconds
Every parent and educator has been there: a small “no” turns into a full-body meltdown in seconds. In those moments, it’s easy to feel powerless. The good news? Once you…
Jiujitsu Parenting: 7 Gentle-Force Techniques to Handle Undesirable Behaviors
If you’ve ever walked away from a tantrum thinking, “I sounded just like my parents, and I swore I wouldn’t,” you’re not alone. Jiujitsu-inspired parenting offers a different path. Instead…
Routines, Boundaries, and Praise: The Triple Play That Prevents Power Struggles
If every morning, homework time, or bedtime feels like a negotiation (or a battle), you’re not alone. The good news is that you don’t need more threats or bigger consequences,…
Stop the Spiral: Collaborative Problem Solving Parenting for Aggression and Lying
When a child hits a sibling or lies straight to your face, the instinct is often to clamp down harder: more consequences, stricter rules, bigger lectures. But repeated punishment usually…