Dr. Michelle Alden: Family Therapist & Parent Coach

10/20/2026

🚨 Did you know you can refuse homework?

If homework means nightly battles, tears, and meltdowns, it’s time to rethink the approach.

You can advocate for your child AND protect your relationship.

💙 Join me for When School Becomes a Daily Battle to talk homework struggles, school anxiety, and IEPs.

👇 DM me “SCHOOL” and I’ll send you the link to join!

10/19/2026

When School Becomes a Daily Battle

Helping Your Child Succeed Without the Constant Homework Fights, Anxiety, and Frustration

Another homework battle. Another difficult morning. Another email from the teacher.

If school is becoming a source of stress for your entire family, you’re not alone.

Maybe your child is struggling academically, fighting you over assignments, refusing to go to school, or becoming overwhelmed by expectations they seem unable to manage.

You want your child to succeed, but you’re exhausted from trying to figure out how to help.

There are ways to approach these challenges that don’t involve more arguing, more frustration, or simply telling your child to try harder.

Join Dr. Michelle Alden for a practical workshop where we’ll explore:

* Strategies to improve school success.
* How to build a strong IEP team.
* Ways to reduce homework battles.
* How to support children experiencing school anxiety.

Whether your child is just starting school or approaching graduation, let’s explore ways to make school more successful and less stressful for your family.

🎥 Live virtual workshop. A recording will be available to all participants.

Your child is struggling. You don’t have to navigate it alone. Link in bio

10/19/2026

How did parent teacher conference go? Only October and you’re worried about the rest of the school year? Sign up today workshop on Friday.

Helping Your Child Succeed Without the Constant Homework Fights, Anxiety, and Frustration

10/19/2026

🚨 YOUR CHILD WON’T NECESSARILY GROW OUT OF IT. AND WAITING COULD BE MAKING THINGS WORSE.

“Just ignore it.”
“They’re going through a phase.”
“You’re making too big a deal out of it.”

Meanwhile, your child is exploding, hitting, defying you, or turning your home into a place where everyone walks on eggshells.

And you’re supposed to just WAIT?

Here’s the truth: Some behaviors are developmental. But persistent, escalating behaviors don’t magically disappear just because your child gets older.

What they practice, they can get better at. And what they struggle with, they may need help learning to change.

You don’t have to panic. But you don’t have to dismiss it, either.

💬 What’s the WORST parenting advice you’ve ever been given? Tell me in the comments. 👇

10/09/2026

Today was HARD.

I’m in another country helping a family, and today felt like one battle after another. The kids had joined forces, and every adult was suddenly the enemy. 😂😭

Think Lord of the Flies, but make it a very chaotic family in a house.

I believe in this work. I know this program works. But believing in what you do doesn’t mean the hard days suddenly become easy.

By the time I got back to where I’m staying, I needed a walk. So I took the path to the beach, talked to the Lord, prayed, and maybe cried a little.

I needed that reminder that I don’t have to solve everything today. I just have to keep showing up and do the next right thing.

And then something beautiful happened.

When I got back, the parents texted me. For the first time in years, they were PLAYING UNO TOGETHER.

Together.

After a day that felt like complete chaos, there was a little connection.

Was everything fixed? Of course not.

But this is why I do this work.

We’re not trying to win battles with kids. We’re working to restore relationships, rebuild connection, and help families find their way back to each other.

Sometimes you need a parenting strategy.

Sometimes you need a beach.

And sometimes you need both. 🌊💙

10/08/2026

I came all the way to another country to help an adoptive family.

But the real reason I do this work has nothing to do with where they live.

It’s because I’ve seen what happens when parents are scared, exhausted, and running out of options.

Your child’s behavior may have a story underneath it.

And understanding that story can change everything.

If you’re struggling right now, please don’t assume you’ve failed, or that there is no hope left.

Things can always get better. Always. ❤️