--- title: Heartmanity Blog | Jennifer A. Williams / Parent Coach (4) description: Jennifer is the Heartmanity Founder and a parent coach and behavioral consultant with two decades of experience. She is a Parent Instructor and Instructor Trainer for the International Network of Children and Families and author of several parenting courses, including How to Bully-Proof Your Child and Hacking the Teen Brain. Jennifer is happily married and a mother to 3 fantastic grown children. 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Topics: Select a topic... All Emotional Intelligence & Fitness Leadership and Business Love, Marriage, and Relationships Parents: Permission to Be Imperfect Brain Fitness, Mindfulness and Perspective Communication & Interpersonal Skills Habits for Health Heartmanity Webinars, Classes, and Events Filters ![Jennifer A. Williams / Parent Coach](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hubfs/secta.ai_031.jpg) ## Jennifer A. Williams / Parent Coach Jennifer is the Heartmanity Founder and a parent coach and behavioral consultant with two decades of experience. She is a Parent Instructor and Instructor Trainer for the International Network of Children and Families and author of several parenting courses, including How to Bully-Proof Your Child and Hacking the Teen Brain. Jennifer is happily married and a mother to 3 fantastic grown children. ### Recent Posts: ## [*Why a Growth Mindset for Kids Is the Key to Their Success*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/growth-mindset-for-kids) September 03, 2023 [![Why a Growth Mindset for Kids Is the Key to Their Success](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/He-needs-someone-to-talk---Juvenile-Depression-182027283_2122x1415-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=He-needs-someone-to-talk---Juvenile-Depression-182027283_2122x1415-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/growth-mindset-for-kids) In today’s modern world, how do we inspire children to learn? Why bother when they can just ask Siri or scribble a question into an AI app—and Voila! These influences negatively impact our kids' motivation. To successfully navigate the effects of social media, [screen addiction](https://blog.heartmanity.com/teens-and-screens-does-your-child-have-screen-addiction), and passive entertainment, it’s imperative our children's brains stay fit and they retain *the motivation to learn*. That’s where you come in. And where the growth mindset shines. It’s the internal motivation that urges us to learn and become better every day. *Estimated reading time: 7 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/growth-mindset-for-kids) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Teach Empathy to Kids the Easy Way with One Key Parenting Skill!*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/teach-empathy-to-kids) August 21, 2023 [![Teach Empathy to Kids the Easy Way with One Key Parenting Skill!](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Teenage%20girl%20sharing%20problems%20with%20her%20mother_AdobeStock_583954251-Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Teenage%20girl%20sharing%20problems%20with%20her%20mother_AdobeStock_583954251-Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/teach-empathy-to-kids) No parent wants their child to become an uncaring, disrespectful adult. And most parents do their best to provide a loving home. However, this one key parenting skill is largely overlooked, yet its absence hinders children’s development of empathy. If you want your kids to learn empathy, master this one thing! *Estimated reading time: 10 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/teach-empathy-to-kids) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Parenting Burnout Is Exhausting! Get Your Joy Back with Emotional Intelligence*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-burnout) August 17, 2023 [![Parenting Burnout Is Exhausting! Get Your Joy Back with Emotional Intelligence](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Young-parents-arguing-while-having-lunch-with-their-kids-at-home-1330855154_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Young-parents-arguing-while-having-lunch-with-their-kids-at-home-1330855154_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-burnout) When I was a young mother, there were many times I felt like I was failing as a parent*—and I even taught parenting classes!* It's so easy to get overwhelmed or discouraged as a parent, isn't it? We LOVE our children—but let’s face it: parental burnout is a thing, especially with both parents working. Parenting demands a lot from us, and we're human. So if you’ve ever wanted the newborn stage to be over or wondered if you’d survive toddlerhood, or lost your cool with a teenager, you know what I’m talking about. Once I learned missing emotional intelligence skills, it was a game-changer for me! \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-burnout) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Best Ideas for Parents: How to Support Your Children Going Back to School Ideas*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/back-to-school-ideas) August 13, 2023 [![Best Ideas for Parents: How to Support Your Children Going Back to School Ideas](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Back%20to%20School%20Image_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Back%20to%20School%20Image_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/back-to-school-ideas) Summer’s drawing to an end: While your children may not say it overtly, they are feeling the effects of the new school year creeping closer. From back-to-school commercials to adjusting to bedtime routines, the transition from summer to school time is as stark as day and night. We’re sure you’re feeling it, too! It’s no small feat to walk your little one through orientation or first-day jitters or hand the car keys over to your teen. We’re cheering you on and compiled some back-to-school ideas that may ease the transition. *Estimated reading time: 4.5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/back-to-school-ideas) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*5 Parenting Tips to Successfully Deal with Disrespectful Adult Children*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-parenting-tips-to-successfully-deal-with-disrespectful-adult-children) July 20, 2023 [![5 Parenting Tips to Successfully Deal with Disrespectful Adult Children](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pizza-time-1391641696_727x484_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Pizza-time-1391641696_727x484_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-parenting-tips-to-successfully-deal-with-disrespectful-adult-children) Today's families are up against tremendous challenges, and many family members are estranged. When your adult child lashes out, disrespects you, or tells you they "need space," and cuts you off, their responses can *really sting.* Of course, it is understandable for any parent to feel hurt, confused, and even angry when their adult child ignores them or doesn't want anything to do with them. A parent may feel rejected, even a sense of guilt, wondering if they failed as a parent. Fortunately, there are some proactive steps you can take as a parent to help improve relationship boundaries, address \[...\] [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/5-parenting-tips-to-successfully-deal-with-disrespectful-adult-children) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*The Blended Family and Parenting Survival Guide: Solutions for the Top 3 Challenges*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-blended-family-and-parenting-survival-guide) June 15, 2023 [![The Blended Family and Parenting Survival Guide: Solutions for the Top 3 Challenges](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Family-preparing-Thanksgiving-dinner-in-the-kitchen-1278483433_Compressed-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Family-preparing-Thanksgiving-dinner-in-the-kitchen-1278483433_Compressed-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-blended-family-and-parenting-survival-guide) It comes as no surprise that there isn’t a handbook for becoming a great parent or stepparent. You may already attest to this fact. Most parents learn through trial and error. And since there’s very little support for blended families, here’s a survival guide for co-parenting. Learning emotional intelligence skills is essential for all parents, but crucial when dealing with the complexity of stepparenting. *Estimated reading time: 10 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/the-blended-family-and-parenting-survival-guide) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Win Back Respect from Your Grown Children with these 5 Parenting Tips*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-tips-to-win-back-respect-from-your-grown-children) May 16, 2023 [![Win Back Respect from Your Grown Children with these 5 Parenting Tips](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Shot-of-a-young-woman-having-coffee-with-her-elderly-mother-at-home-1331965968_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Shot-of-a-young-woman-having-coffee-with-her-elderly-mother-at-home-1331965968_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-tips-to-win-back-respect-from-your-grown-children) Parents today face a unique challenge: navigating long distances from their adult children, sometimes fragmented, grown-children relationships. What a shock when disrespect is hurled our way, and we thought we raised our children to be respectful, empathetic adults. It can be challenging—even disheartening—when they don’t show us respect. Although you might want to dodge the hard truth that your relationship needs to change, there’s no escaping that they are no longerchildren! *Estimated reading time: 8 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/parenting-tips-to-win-back-respect-from-your-grown-children) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*Children and Their Bedrooms: Where Children Sleep*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/children-and-their-bedrooms-where-children-sleep) May 04, 2023 [![Children and Their Bedrooms: Where Children Sleep](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Pillow-Fight-816949124_2011x1494-compressor-1.jpeg?width=600&name=Pillow-Fight-816949124_2011x1494-compressor-1.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/children-and-their-bedrooms-where-children-sleep) If you're like most parents, your child's bedroom is the one place where a lot of thought has gone into the placement, size, timing and even the decor. Who would have guessed that so many questions arise for our children's private space: Do children need their own bedroom? And at what age is it the best for siblings to separate? How much say-so should children and teens have when it comes to privacy, cleanliness, and creating a space they love? *Estimated reading and viewing time: 3 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/children-and-their-bedrooms-where-children-sleep) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How to Teach Self-Control and Respect to Children*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-teach-self-control-and-respect-to-children) February 28, 2023 [![How to Teach Self-Control and Respect to Children](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Child-crying-in-shopping-cart-in-supermarket-1146782666_Compressed.jpeg?width=600&name=Child-crying-in-shopping-cart-in-supermarket-1146782666_Compressed.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-teach-self-control-and-respect-to-children) Imagine that you're at a grocery store, and your 5-year-old daughter spots candy, eyeing exactly the kind she wants. She begs you to buy it for her, but you calmly and firmly say no. She bursts into tears while kicking and screaming in the cart. Frustrated (and maybe a little embarrassed), you think, *"Why can't she just accept my answer, just once! No self-control!"* How do we teach our children respect for our decisions and how to control their emotions? And what is the definition of self-control? *Estimated reading time: 7 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-teach-self-control-and-respect-to-children) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn ## [*How Pets Improve Children's Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Development*](https://blog.heartmanity.com/pets-improve-childrens-mental-health-emotional-regulation-and-development) December 03, 2022 [![How Pets Improve Children's Mental Health, Emotional Regulation, and Development](https://blog.heartmanity.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Winter-Hugs-641385028_2124x1416-compressor.jpeg?width=600&name=Winter-Hugs-641385028_2124x1416-compressor.jpeg)](https://blog.heartmanity.com/pets-improve-childrens-mental-health-emotional-regulation-and-development) Watching children grow and develop is as rewarding as it is fascinating. Children are like little sponges, soaking up information and discovering all they can learn about their environment. Within a family, parents, siblings, and grandparents all play a significant role and greatly impact a child’s [emotional development](https://blog.heartmanity.com/how-to-build-healthy-emotional-development-in-children). However, they are not the only influence on children at home. Growing up with a pet can positively impact early childhood development and help establish healthy [emotional regulation](https://blog.heartmanity.com/why-should-you-care-about-emotional-regulation) and mental health in children. *Estimated reading time: 5 minutes* [Read More](https://blog.heartmanity.com/pets-improve-childrens-mental-health-emotional-regulation-and-development) Posted in [Perfectly Imperfect Parenting](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/perfectly-imperfect-parenting), [Emotional Intelligence & Fitness](https://blog.heartmanity.com/topic/emotional-intelligence-fitness) Facebook Twitter Pinterest Google+ LinkedIn [« More Great Content Here](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-parent-coach/page/5) [Newer »](https://blog.heartmanity.com/author/jennifer-a-williams-parent-coach/page/3) ### Free Newsletter! 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