I don't mean never tell your kids, "no". I mean don't avoid it. It's like the parent who told me about a time her son asked if he could have a sleepover that weekend. She hesitated. It had been a long week, the calendar was full, and she already knew the answer was no. But instead of saying it, she said what many of us say: “We’ll see.” Over the next few days, he kept bringing it up. “Did you think about it?” “Can I invite him?” “Have you decided yet?” Eac

You might recognize this: You tell your child, “Clear your dishes,” “Turn off your tablet,” or “Stop jumping on the couch,” and then you...

Experiencing trauma, loss, and pain changes us. We don't "bounce back" to our previous state. We change and cope.