As parents, dealing with hitting can be frustrating and confusing. The good news is that hitting is a developmentally normal behavior at certain ages, and there are effective strategies to address it. Let’s break it down by age to better understand what’s happening and how you can respond.

If you’ve ever noticed your toddler repeating the same actions over and over—like dumping out every bin of toys, pushing cars back and forth, or stacking blocks only to knock them down—you might be observing a play schema in action. These seemingly repetitive behaviors are more than just busy work–and they’re not destructive; they’re essential to your child’s development. Let’s explore what play schemas are and how they support your toddler’s learning.

When you begin working with a professional to improve your family dynamics, it’s important to choose the right type of support. While both parent coaching and marriage counseling can help strengthen your family, they serve different purposes and approach challenges in distinct ways. Below is a comparison to help you understand the differences and decide what is best for your family’s needs.

Learn to use a tool called the cross-sectional formulation to explore the relationship between your moods, thoughts, and actions. This approach breaks down how various elements interact in your life.

Parenting in the digital age can feel overwhelming. Social media is saturated with influencers, businesses, and programs claiming to have the “secret sauce” for raising happy, successful kids. While some content can be helpful, it’s important to pause and critically evaluate the guidance we’re consuming.

As someone deeply invested in supporting parents and children, I want to offer a few thoughts on navigating the vast sea of parenting advice.

Learn what issues a parent coach can help you with.

Change is hard. As parents, we may often feel the pull to improve—whether it's to be more patient, communicate better, or create consistent routines. We want the best for our children, and yet, even with the strongest intentions, implementing meaningful changes in our parenting can feel daunting. Why is that?

The answer lies in understanding the continuum of change.

Parenting is a journey filled with countless decisions, one of which is how to guide our children toward becoming kind, responsible, and capable adults. Discipline is an essential part of this journey, but it’s often misunderstood. Many parents equate discipline with punishment, yet the two concepts are fundamentally different. Understanding this distinction can transform your parenting approach and strengthen your connection with your child.

Learn about the four parenting types and how they impact your child’s development.

Learn how you can best prepare your child for kindergarten.

Overwhelmed searching for a Montessori program for your little one? Allow me to offer some guidance on what to look for.

Discover how a parent educator can help your family thrive

Learn research-based reasons to include children in household tasks