This is from our advice column in The Santa Fe New Mexican. Many thanks to Karen Deerwester of Family Time Coaching & Consulting for her expert input! Wishing you the best in navigating potty training with your child!

There are three factors that protect us from harm and build resilience during times of stress, instability, and chaos. All three are supported by community. Read on for more!

It is a big deal when your child - even an adult child - leaves home. A lot can arise inside of you! Read on for ideas on making this threshold a time of greater closeness and growth.

As parents, we provide safety for our children. There is a line, however, between safety and over-protection. Crossing that line can have a life-long impact.

Sometimes making friends can be scary. It is one of those daunting “first time” things that can be intimidating and challenging. Here are some suggestions for guiding your child in the process of making friends.

Your child will one day go on a hero’s journey. How you respond makes all of the difference in the world. Read on to learn how and why to support them.

The holidays are a time for things that shine, and these “glimmers” are about enhancing your enjoyment of the sometimes fleeting experiences that can truly nourish your soul. Read on…

Learn the value in being and becoming a steady parent and the benefits it holds for your children.

It is the holidays, and you may receive a million requests and invitations. Please read on for suggestions to restore yourself, your energy, and the situation when you said “yes” and you wanted to say “no”!

Validation is powerful, for both adults and children. Validation can enhance your child’s inner voice, making it a supportive one rather than a harsh inner critic. Learn what validation is and how to incorporate it in your life!

Have you ever wanted to have a great conversation with your child right after school? Chances are it wasn’t a lengthy chat! It may have only been a single word! Read on for suggestions on how to enhance those conversations.

There is humor that unites us and humor that is hurtful and divisive. Teaching your children the difference is important! Read on for more...

Co-parenting can be challenging. Sometimes things are not cordial. Sometimes children can be anxious and stressed. Here are a few suggestions for handling those challenges.

The death of a child hits parents in places they never knew existed. We cannot command grief to go away nor can we escape the new path we find ourselves on. We can, however, learn to walk with grief.

Kindness ripples out into the world, so raising kind children matters. Your kindness matters. Your child's kindness matters.

Dethronement is a real thing that happens when a new child comes into the family. Read all about it here including how to best handle it so that you inspire a great relationship between the siblings!

As we say goodbye to July, know that there is still time for more adventures. Whether you have children or cats or both, check out these ideas to experience a truly satisfying summer.

Children don’t need perfect parents, and striving for perfectionism can trip you up. Read on for more!

Practicing the pause can change things on a multitude of levels!

After conflict, what’s next? If you want to strengthen your relationship, it is the repair.