Make Words Matter: Straightforward, logical parenting to take your kid from frustrating to connecting and listening offers teaching the SIX essential skills to get kids to listen, while decreasing our frustration as parents. When writing this book, that I published in 2019, I used both clinical and personal examples that I hope will keep you engaged and connected to each of the skills, while also “keepin’ it real”.

Reflection prompts throughout the book help you to develop better awareness as a parent, while also learning easy-to-implement ideas for your home and beyond.

Most importantly, this book also comes with a exclusive access to a series of professionally edited videos teaching the skills to you! So in addition to reading and reflecting on the materiel in the book, you also get multi-media learning opportunities. The videos are engaging and interactive, bringing the “ideas to life” so you will certainly be able to apply it in your home today.

If you have a child who is struggling to listen, or you feel like you may just want a few extra tools in your toolbox – this is the book for you. If you are looking for ways to help your child when they are struggling (and you are struggling) and need someone to help you feel like you aren’t alone – this is the book for you! If you want to explore your own parenting and ways it could be improved – this is the book for you! Join us in the growing numbers of parents who are committed to learning these essential behavioral and communication strategies so we can all Make Words Matter for good!

be kind. shine bright. speak life. spread love. to all. today.

I love a good inspirational tee. Especially one that is super soft and comfy. A couple years ago, I was meditating and wrote these words in my little red notebook that I always write in. Months later, I was talking to someone who made a statement (unrelated to this) and then said, “That should be on a t-shirt.” I thought back to those phrases in my red notebook and had a parallel thought… “That should be on a t-shirt!”

So here we are. Thanks to my amazing designer, Alexa (abidedesign.org), who has been helping me with design work from the beginning – our dream was imagined into reality!

Since I am a psychologist (not a t-shirt merchant!), I tend to have limited stock, but am happy to place a special order (at no extra cost to you!) if you need a special size I don’t have. Check out our amazing options on the SHOP page – and trust me…it will be the softest shirt you own! 🙂

Currently, I have been offering a number of different types of training sessions. Whether it is full-day, half-day, or just a few 30-minute sessions, I can come to you, engage in web-based live or recorded sessions, or a combination of both!  Just click the Contact box to schedule a consultation to discuss your needs and how we can work together on:

• Behavioral management skills with kids
• Social-emotional learning
• Getting kids to listen
• Increasing communication skills with parents, teachers, kids
• Diversity and inclusion topics
• Relationship building
• Managing hard topics and hard conversations
• Stress management, anxiety management

What makes my training sessions stand out is the enthusiasm and practicality of the information, as well as the tailored, skills-based approach. Prior to each training engagement, I meet with you in advance to talk through what are the most needed training areas to develop a tailored program for you and your friends or staff.

In short, I tend to synthesize my 15+ years of clinical practice and research and makes it fun, approachable, and applicable. Using humor and high engagement to get and keep participants actively learning throughout each session.

From schools, to preschools, church groups, and businesses, when you are looking for a great training, Contact us for individualized training to meet your needs!