*** Toddlers hear the word NO! on average 300 times – have you heard this statistic? Today I am welcoming Sam from Love Parenting with a guest post on creating a YES environment for our children!*** We get so frustrated when our children shout “No” at us, or refuse to follow important directions, but perhaps instead… Continue Reading
Happy Sunday! We had a wonderful time the past two days, we went hiking on saturday, and today we spent the day at the local lake. The children had a chance to see a swan family and swim, play frisbee, try out a pirate ship playground and we had a picnic. Today I am sharing… Continue Reading
How often in the rush of getting other things done do we forget that something like a huge block tower is super important to a child? Or how amazing that there is a bird by the window? We hear our children, we answer on auto pilot…Yes, great, uhm…hum….but really we are thinking, planning, stressing, wondering… Continue Reading
Maybe you have seen the Uh-Oh Out of Luck Bin picture on pintrest or facebook. If you haven’t it’s basically a big plastic bin with a little poem on it that goes: “You left it out Mom picked it up she’s got your stuff you are out of LUCK to get it back must do… Continue Reading
Have you ever wondered about the key differences between positive, permissive and autocratic parenting? Looking for the secrets to better behaved children? I recently had a chance to connect with Dr. Laura Markham of Aha!Parenting and today, I am sharing her insights here on positive parenting connection on parenting styles, respect vs. control, connection and… Continue Reading
So often we would like for our children to help around the house. Some parents use job charts, others ask when help is needed. Sometimes we nag (oops!), other times we just don’t say anything but resent the fact that we are doing everything ourselves. Yet, have you ever paused to notice if when your… Continue Reading
Vacation season is officially open! Getting ready to pack your bags, traveling with your baby, toddler and/or preschooler? Wondering what the best toys are to bring along when traveling with children? Welcome to the June edition of Authentic Parenting Blog Carnival: Vacation and Travel. This post was written for inclusion in the monthly Authentic Parenting… Continue Reading
I was really inspired by a quote from Kent. M Keith on persevering anyways, even when others question us. I can’t say that I am often directly questioned about choosing to be a peaceful parent but sure there are those that find my choices to be incompatible with their own views. I’m cool with that…I… Continue Reading
Ever catch yourself saying “good job” to your child after they have done something, say like put away their shoes, help set the table or brush their teeth? Do you feel like in doing so you are positively reinforcing something you want to see them do every day? Did you know that by saying… Continue Reading
Hello Sunday! We made it through the first week of summer vacation and we had a really wonderful week. From art class at the playground to swimming in the lake it was a fun and memorable start to our summer. Sharing a few links this week: From The Golden Gleam on Peaceful Strategies for Temper… Continue Reading
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