Intentional Parenting

Note: This article was originally written for the Parents Action Network Recovery Month/September Newsletter. I’ve adapted it here for the Equanimity Parent Coaching community, because the message of connection in recovery is just as vital for parents navigating their child’s challenges. Recovery Requires Connection September is National Recovery Month, a time to honor the millions of families and individuals walking the path of recovery. It’s also a reminder of a truth I ca

Parenting teens and young adults can feel like a never-ending tug-of-war. Whether your child is navigating the normal ups and downs of adolescence or facing the added challenges of recovery, the tension is often the same. We want to guide them, protect them, and, let’s be honest, sometimes we just want to win the argument . But here’s the truth: every time we fight to be right, we risk losing what matters most—the relationship. Why “Being Right” Feels So Important When kids p

Letting Go of “Should”: Rewriting Our Parenting Vocabulary for Connection At Equanimity Parent Coaching, one of the most powerful shifts...