Haven Family Consulting

06/08/2026

One of the hardest parts of parenting is not knowing what to do in the moment.

The moment your child is screaming.
The moment they hit their sibling.
The moment they refuse to listen.
The moment you can feel yourself getting overwhelmed too.

Most parents aren’t lacking love. They’re lacking understanding.

Children’s behavior makes sense when we know how to look at it. What often looks like defiance, manipulation, attention-seeking, or disrespect is frequently a child communicating a need, a stressor, or a skill they haven’t developed yet.

When we stop asking, “How do I make this behavior stop?” and start asking, “What is this behavior telling me?” everything begins to shift.

That’s where I come in.

I help parents understand their child’s behavior, respond with confidence, and build stronger, more connected relationships with their children.

Because every child deserves to feel understood, and every parent deserves support.

If you’re feeling stuck, I’d love to help.

Book your free 15-minute consultation at havenfamilyconsulting.com

06/05/2026

We had an excellent workshop yesterday on understanding children’s behavior. Thank you to everyone who joined us and contributed to such a thoughtful discussion.

If you weren’t able to attend, I’ve shared many of the key ideas in this blog post.

Children’s behavior is often communication. When we learn to look beneath the behavior, we can respond in ways that promote connection, emotional regulation, and growth.

Read the blog here:
https://www.havenfamilyconsulting.com/post/what-your-child-s-behavior-is-telling-you

I’d love to hear your thoughts. What is one behavior your child does that you wish you understood better?

Children can behave in ways that confuse us. Whether that is a tantrum out of nowhere or a kick to the shins, we find ourselves asking, “Why aren’t you listening? Why are you acting this way?” And those questions often lead to deeper, more challenging questions like, “What am I doing wrong?....

06/04/2026

HAPPENING TODAY

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06/02/2026

HAPPENING THIS WEEK
Free Virtual Parent Workshop - What Your Child's Behavior is Telling you.

Date: June, 4 2026
Time: 10am and 5pm
Location: Virtual

Free parent workshop happening this week. If you have been wanting to learn more about your child and why they behave the way they do, this is the workshop for you!

Register at havenfamilyconsulting.com/workshops

05/29/2026

Parenting is hard, especially when your child’s behavior leaves you feeling frustrated, confused, or wondering what to do next.

Join me for a FREE virtual workshop where we’ll explore what behavior is actually communicating, why traditional discipline strategies often fall short, and practical ways to respond that strengthen connection while supporting your child’s development.

Thursday, June 4
10:00 AM or 5:00 PM
Virtual and free to attend

Register here: havenfamilyconsulting.com/workshops

Feel free to invite a friend, parent, grandparent, or caregiver who could use some encouragement and support. ❤️

05/25/2026

FREE VIRTUAL PARENT WORKSHOP

What Your Child’s Behavior Is Telling You

Does your child have big emotions, meltdowns, challenging behaviors, or moments when nothing seems to work?

Join me for a free 60-minute workshop where we’ll discuss:

- What behavior is communicating
- The child nervous system and dysregulation
- Adult self-regulation and co-regulation
- How to respond to behavior in ways that support connection and regulation
- What to do when nothing is working

Thursday, June 4
🕙 10:00 AM or 🕔 5:00 PM
💻 Virtual
💲 Free

Designed for parents of young children experiencing emotional, behavioral, or developmental challenges, including ADHD and autism.

I’m Morgan Coburn, M.Ed., an early childhood and family consultant with 10+ years of experience supporting children and families.

Register at: havenfamilyconsulting.com/workshops

I’d love to have you join us! 💛

05/25/2026

Every parent carries ghosts from the nursery.

Moments from childhood when we didn’t feel seen, understood, comforted, or safe have a way of following us into adulthood and showing up in our parenting.

The good news? We are not stuck repeating the past.

Healing ourselves, caring for ourselves, and understanding our own reactions helps us become more emotionally available to our children.

My newest blog post explores how the way we were parented influences the way we parent, and how we can begin to break unhealthy cycles.

Read it here: https://www.havenfamilyconsulting.com/post/how-to-reparent-yourself-and-become-the-parent-your-child-needs

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Parents often parent how they were parented.Obviously, it’s not that simple. What I mean is that every person has ghosts from the nursery, times during their upbringing when their needs were not being met. And these ghosts follow us into parenting, often from generation to generation.You may take ...

05/19/2026

Are you tired of your child ordering you around? Would you believe even toddlers are capable of using their manners? Sometimes our children don't act according to their family's values. Here's how to get your child to not just say "please" and "thank you" but how to also teach them empathy and consideration for others.

It’s More Than Just Telling Them to Say “Please”I like to believe we live in a polite society, but it can always be more polite. One of the ways we create a kinder and more considerate world is by teaching our children how to use their manners from the very beginning.Children, even toddlers, a...

05/18/2026

Sometimes our children act in ways that don't match your family's values. Today we will learn that toddlers are capable of using manners, if we consistently model them and teach them how to use their manners. Here is a helpful way to teach manners to your young children.

It’s More Than Just Telling Them to Say “Please”I like to believe we live in a polite society, but it can always be more polite. One of the ways we create a kinder and more considerate world is by teaching our children how to use their manners from the very beginning.Children, even toddlers, a...