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You Wouldn't Try to Drink Coffee with a Fork ☕🍴
☕🍴No matter how many times you dip it in, it’s not going to work. It’s frustrating, messy and you’ll still end up thirsty. That’s what it’s like when parents keep using the same strategy, hoping this time it’ll finally lead to lasting behavior change. The problem isn’t the parent. And it’s not the child. It’s the tool 🔧 . When the approach doesn’t fit the situation — when we keep repeating explanations, give reminders, or threaten punishment — we’re using a fork 🍴 when th
saribethgoodman
Oct 29, 20251 min read


We Don't Bounce Back
Experiencing trauma, loss, and pain changes us. We don't "bounce back" to our previous state. We change and cope.
saribethgoodman
Feb 3, 20252 min read


She's Not Thankful
I saw this Facebook post yesterday on Thanksgiving. Being a mother is literally the most unfulfilling, unrewarding job in the world. ...
saribethgoodman
Nov 29, 20241 min read


Kids Have Big Emotions: Free Download
Does your child have trouble bouncing back from meltdowns, tantrums, and disappointments? One powerful skill you can teach your kids is...
saribethgoodman
May 21, 20241 min read
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