Ever walk away from a conversation feeling like someone unplugged your soul? That’s not your imagination - it’s likely an emotional vampire draining your energy. In this blog, I break down how to spot them, what your brain is doing during those exhausting moments, and how to protect your peace without the guilt. Real talk, real strategies, and maybe a laugh or two. You’re not their battery pack - time to take your power back.

Ever watch your child stay silent when they should speak up? That moment hit me hard recently - and we turned it into a powerful teaching moment. Assertiveness isn’t about being loud - it’s about being clear. In this blog, I share how to help your child build that skill with brain-based strategies, real-life scripts, and confidence-boosting tools you won’t find in a textbook.

Tired of toddler negotiations? Here’s why it’s not working - and what to do instead to keep your calm and theirs.