Parenting That Heals

Defiance in children is a deeply misunderstood problem and, unfortunately, often handled in a way that simply increases the defiance.  Defiant children don't choose to be defiant.  They cannot stop themselves. Something is happening inside them that is driving them to behave that way. Listen to Dr. sandy explain what this is and what parents can do to shift the child from defiant to delightful

Sensitive children need sensitive and special parenting.   With the best intentions and love,  a parent may  unintentionally cause a sensitive child to feel stressed and anxious.  This parenting trap is understandable because parents want their sensitive children to become more emotionally robust but trying to change the child's sensitive nature with advice and too much talking, does not work.  it can increase the problem.  In this video you will learn what to do and what never to do with children who have a sensitive nature.

In their desire to help their children, parents may engage and communicate with their children in ways that sends the child the message that...'the way you are is not enough'.