CAMP Guide - Blog
a blog for professionals & caregivers who want to reclaim their resilience
Short reads. Big impact. This is where neuroscience meets practical support.
The CAMP Guide Blog offers actionable tools and insights to help professionals build resilience, prevent burnout, and lead with calm and clarity.
We write for:
Educators, clinicians, and caregivers on the front lines
Organizations seeking to strengthen staff well-being and culture
Anyone ready to build inner capacity — not just push through
Each post is rooted in the CAMP Framework and designed to offer clear, applicable strategies that support real-life challenges. Whether you need tools to regulate, reset, or realign — you’ll find them here.
Dad Brain? You’re Not Alone — Here’s What Helps
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.
Struggling with Boundaries? Here’s Why Pushback is Actually a Good Sign
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
When Nothing Works: The Key to Calming Tough Moments
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
The Secret to Calming Big Emotions (Without Dismissing or Overindulging)
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.
How to Stop the Power Struggles Before They Start
Power struggles aren’t about control—they’re about kids feeling unsure if they’ll get the help they need.
The Parenting Mistake That Kills Motivation (And How to Fix It)
I used to think that as soon as my kids mastered a skill, it was time to push them to the next challenge…
Why Logic Doesn’t Work in a Meltdown (Do This Instead)
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…
Why Kids Don’t “Just Listen” (And What They Need Instead)
The Moment It Clicked for Me
I used to think "not listening" was a behavior problem…
The Parenting Shift That Changes Everything
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…