At Healthy Connections and Triumph Steps®, we believe our children are the architects of tomorrow. With the right design—calm nervous systems, empowering beliefs, focused attention, and clear inner pictures—kids blossom into resilient, confident, and compassionate human beings. Over the last several years, our Triumph Coaching …
ROGD Awareness Day: The Dangers of Avoidance
Healthy Connections would like to share this blog by Stella O’Malley: One significant finding from the recent parent survey that I carried out is that many parents regret having avoided addressing their child’s gender dysphoria. The general trend is that …
Understanding Your Default Parenting Response: The Triumph Steps Journey
Dear Parents, As we conclude our series on parenting styles, we want to express our gratitude for joining us on this journey of self-reflection and growth. Your dedication to understanding and improving your parenting approach is truly commendable, and we …
Understanding Your Default Parenting Response: Are you a Minimizer, Downplaying Challenges and Emotions?
Welcome back to our series on parenting styles and their impact on raising resilient children. In our previous discussions, we explored Problem Solver, Nurturer, and Authoritarian parenting styles. Today, our focus shifts to another approach: the Minimizer. The Minimizer parent …
Understanding Your Default Parenting Response: Are you a Nurturer, Always Providing Comfort and Support?
Hello Parents, Imagine this scenario: You’ve just picked up your child from school, and as they slide into the passenger seat, you notice a tear glistening in the corner of their eye. Concerned, you ask what’s wrong, and they confide …
Understanding Your Default Parenting Response: Are you an Authoritarian?
Welcome back to our ongoing exploration of different parenting styles and their profound influence on raising resilient and emotionally healthy children. Last week, we embarked on a journey into the problem-solving world of Problem Solver parenting, where immediate solutions are …
Understanding Your Default Parenting Style
As seasoned psychotherapists with over seventy years of combined experience in the mental health field, we’ve had the privilege of witnessing the intricate dynamics of family life and the profound impact of parenting on children’s development. Throughout our career, we …







