The Behavior Brainwave Show
Cindy MacMillan helps parents to build connections with their kids who have BIG feelings and BIG behaviors so that you get more cooperation and your children have fewer and less intense meltdowns. Join her YouTube show @abrighterfuturecounseling to get practical strategies every week!
If you're tired of
Feeling overwhelmed by intense emotional explosions, whining, tears, defiance, or back talk
The confusion of not understanding where your child's behaviors are coming from
Feeling alone in your struggles with your children
Stuck in the same cycles of yelling, threatening and feeling guilty
YOU'RE in the RIGHT PLACE
I'm Cindy, by the way..
A child therapist who specializes in play therapy and infant mental health with 19 years of experience.
Here you'll get all the things I wish I could say to parents when working with their amazing kids in therapy.
All to help you go from overwhelmed and frustrated to understand the behavior, regulated and confident parenting.
Resources to Parenting with CONFIDENCE
FREE Guide: The Big Feelings Roadmap
Know exactly what to do and say during your child's next explosion with a simple 5-step response formula. Become more confident in your parenting responses during BIG feelings.
FREE Plan: The Reflective Parent Pause
Stop Reacting in the heat of the moment and start responding with intention and confidence. This plan will give you the steps you need to pause, regulate, and respond without yelling, guilt, or second-guessing yourself.
Disclaimer: The information shared here is for educational and informational purposes only and is not a substitute for professional mental health care, diagnosis, or treatment. This content does not create a therapist–client relationship and should not be relied upon as personal mental health advice. If you have concerns about your emotional or mental well-being, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional in your state. If you are in crisis or experiencing an emergency, call 911, go to your nearest emergency department, or contact the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline immediately.