If your child hits, bites, kicks, or pushes, it doesn’t mean they’re aggressive or “bad.” These intense behaviors are often signals of nervous system overwhelm—not defiance. In this post, we’ll unpack the neuroscience behind these actions and share practical, compassionate strategies to support your child in moments of dysregulation.

Sibling fights can wear you down fast.

Whether it’s yelling over toys, bossy older siblings, or attention-seeking younger ones—most parents instinctively jump in to fix it fast. But here’s what we know from neuroscience and experience:

Ever feel like you’re trying your best, but still falling short? You’re not alone—and you’re not broken. Dad Brain is the mental and emotional load Dads carry every day, often silently. This post unpacks what it is, why it happens, and simple strategies to shift from overwhelm to connection. You don’t need to be perfect—you just need tools that work for you. Welcome to CAMP. We’ve got your back.

Parents often think pushback means their child isn’t listening, but in reality, testing boundaries is how kids learn to trust them.

• don’t debate

• set predictable boundaries

• the science behind it

Even when you’re using the right strategies, some moments still feel impossible. That’s because kids don’t just need strategies…

• focus on what’s within your control

• set predictable boundaries

• understand the science behind it

Some kids explode, some withdraw, and some demand non-stop attention. The challenge? Most of us were never taught how to process emotions in a healthy way.

Power struggles aren’t about control—they’re about kids feeling unsure if they’ll get the help they need.

I used to think that as soon as my kids mastered a skill, it was time to push them to the next challenge…

When it comes to handling meltdowns...I’ll be honest. Even as a parenting expert, I mess this up ALL the time.

Here’s the mistake…

The Moment It Clicked for Me

I used to think "not listening" was a behavior problem…

For years, I approached parenting the way I was trained as a clinician and teacher: identify the behavior, correct it, and reinforce the right response.

It sounds simple, right? But in real life, things didn’t always go as planned…