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Relationship Over Rules: Why Connection Comes First in Parenting
If rules alone worked, parenting would be easy. But many parents discover—especially in hard moments—that enforcing rules without connection often leads to power struggles, shutdown, or escalation. From a trauma-informed and nervous-system perspective, this makes complete sense. Because children don’t learn best when they feel threatened.They learn when they feel safe . Why Relationship Matters More Than Rules Rules help guide behavior, but relationship shapes regulation . A

Myra Hurtado
Feb 16


Thrivers: A Parent’s Guide to Raising Resilient Kids
By Myra Hurtado, LPC-S Parenting in today’s world is not for the faint of heart. Our children are growing up in a world that moves fast…...

Myra Hurtado
Oct 20, 2025


“What If Father’s Day Hurts?” Understanding Father Wounds and the Path to Healing
For many, Father’s Day is a celebration. For others, it’s a reminder of absence, pain, or disappointment.

Myra Hurtado
Jun 15, 2025


Back-to-School Tips For Parents
Parents: here are a few tips as you head into a new school year. Each child adjusts to change differently, so be patient as you navigate this transition together.

Myra Hurtado
Jul 31, 2024


What Is Parallel Parenting?
Co-parenting is a type of shared parenting, but parallel parenting involved added boundaries, especially around communication.

Myra Hurtado
Nov 17, 2023
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