When You Yell at Your Child (and Feel Guilty): How to Repair the Bond and Teach Regulation
It happens in a split second. One moment, you are asking your child to do something simple—like put on their shoes or turn off a light—and the next, the volume in the room has skyrocketed. You yell. Silence follows, and then perhaps tears. Almost immediately, the wave of guilt crashes over you. You might think, […]
When Co-Parenting Is Uncertain: How to Stay Connected to Your Child Without Burning Out
There is a specific, silent type of pain that comes with staring at your phone, waiting for a scheduled call that may or may not happen. When you are co-parenting in a high-conflict situation, dealing with a long-distance move, or facing restrictive gatekeeping by an ex-partner, the feeling of powerlessness can be overwhelming. You might […]
When Your Child Is “Perfect” at School but Struggles at Home: What It Might Mean (and What Helps)
By Anamile Guerra, LPC-AssociateSupervised by Jennifer Gonzalez, MS, LPC-S and Amanda Varnon, MA, LPC-S It is a confused, exhausting scenario that many parents face during parent-teacher conferences. The teacher looks at you and says, "Your child is a joy to have in class! They follow directions perfectly, help their friends, and are always on task." […]
When Someone You Live With Escalates: How to De‑Escalate Without Losing Your Voice
Living with frequent conflict often feels like walking on eggshells. You might wake up feeling exhausted, even after a full night’s sleep, because your body is constantly bracing for the next explosion. You may find yourself trying to predict your partner's mood the moment they walk through the door, adjusting your behavior just to keep […]