Creative Parenting For Fun Book Review
Bringing some creativity into our daily parenting efforts can lead to so much laughter, harmony and happiness. Sometimes it may not […]
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Elementary Kids: Competent and Capable As They Explore
Our children are capable, competent beings from birth. Often the struggles we find ourselves caught in with our children can be
Family Communication, Parenting, Preschoolers 3-5 yrs
6 Tips for Parenting a Shy Child
This is a guest post by Olga Mecking I am a shy person and an introvert. I have three children
Love Books Summer Exchange: Transforming Trash into Toys we Treasure
Transforming Trash into Toys this summer turned out to be a wonderful experience for my children as well as a huge reminder that simple is often more than good enough!!
Mama, Please Wait!
Sometimes we get caught up in complaining that our children are not responding to us when we would like
Four Simple Steps For Creating Family Rules
Creating and using family rules can be a positive and family oriented activity. Family rules do not need to be a long exhausting list of “can’t dos” to be effective either. Here are some ideas to consider when writing up family rules:
Connecting With Kids While Keeping Fit: 6 Tips for Cycling as a Family
Now, at the ages of 4 and 6, our two intrepid cyclists are faster than mum and dad, do an 8-10 mile run no problem and positively look forward to bike trips. So what have we, as parents, learned about making our family bike rides successful? Here are our top 6 tips.
Boundaries: Building Block #9 For Positive Parenting
Boundaries or limits will often vary from family to family but when we set boundaries, it’s important to think about how those boundaries will protect or affect feelings, behaviors, thoughts and physical safety. Boundaries are supposed to provide security and guidance, not to make a child feel locked in and controlled.
8 Ways To Talk To Children That Encourage Listening & Cooperation
Speaking forcefully with threats, bribes, empty promises or lies seldom gets us any closer to “getting” children to willingly do what we hope them to do. When we speak kindly, with the intent to connect, explain or share, our ideas become appealing and interesting and the other person can feel welcomed into the conversation and welcomed into potential solutions.
Family: Building Block for Positive Parenting #2
A sense of family matters to children. It doesn’t matter if it is a small family or a large one, single parent or two – what matters is that the child feels like they belong and have a place in their family. Children that feel like they belong to something bigger than themselves tend to be…