If you live in the Seattle, WA area, you’ll be able to see me on Channel 5 KING TV’s Evening Magazine program this evening at 7pm PST. I was interviewed, along with one of my client families, and the segment will be aired tonight.
If you’re not in the Seattle area, or won’t be around at 7pm, you can see the interview right here:

Hey, moms!
I want to give you a heads-up about an upcoming event that will help you parent your challenging child more easily and with way less stress. If you’ve ever thought, “I’m so tired of feeling guilty. Why does parenting have to be so hard?” you’ll be glad to know that I’m offering a 5-week teleseminar,
“5 Weeks To Lasting Peace with Your Intense, Difficult Child.”
By the time this teleseminar ends, you’ll have more energy and enjoy your child more. Not only will you learn powerful techniques for creating lasting change …

Know anyone who doesn’t want a happy family? Books and other resources abound about how to have one. There is a lot of misinformation out there that encourages parents to feel guilty about NOT having the perfect, happy, healthy family. Who on earth can do all the books and websites describe? Is it even necessary? Here are some of the myths about having a happy family that I think do  parents a huge disservice by keeping them mired in guilt:
Myth #1: Never Yell At Your Kids. Not that I think yelling works. It’s …

Oh, how many times have I heard a parent say, “I swear she’s out to get me!” or “He just tries and tries to get my goat.” I’ve even thought it myself about my own children. You know the drill, right? You’ve told your child repeatedly NOT to do something and they continue to do it. Sometimes they even look at you to see what your reaction will be. How’s THAT for infuriating?
So, what gives? Is your child out to get you when he or she misbehaves? Nope. Not really. …