As parents, our days are often busy and bustling, whether we go out to work or not. And although these busy days have their pros – we get to socialize, make friends, change our scenery, get fresh air and be productive – they can also be difficult and overstimulating for our children. Continue Reading
But very few of us are comfortable with the idea of being totally responsible for the safety and well-being of our children – let’s face it, it is terrifying! Nearly every parent wants his or her child to grow up safely and happily, and yet that responsibility is so weighty that it often doesn’t disappear even when your children are grown. Continue Reading
**This is a guest post from Kelly of KellyNaturally** Attachment parenting is often associated with babies and very young children. But what happens when your baby is too big for a sling or your preschooler has weaned? Does attachment parenting have to stop? Not at all. The basis of attachment parenting is getting tuned-in to… 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
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
Last week after playschool, my four year old was tossing his toy dog up into the air. He was playing really close to some trees and soon enough dog became tangled and stuck in one of the tree branches. Oh No! Now what mama? He asked. Now, mama will save dog! Oops, no, no no!… Continue Reading
What can children learn through pretend play? As parents it is important for us to acknowledge that for a child “Play” is not just leisure but is how they learn. In a busy world with what seems to be tireless amounts of chores, it is easy to fall into a cycle of giving your child… Continue Reading
Today I am sharing a very insightful interview with the very lovely Kelly Bartlett, a fellow Certified Positive Discipline Parenting Educator, author and mom of two. Kelly is sharing a bit about her journey into positive parenting, some of her favorite positive discipline tools as well as really helpful ideas on what to do when… Continue Reading
Positive Parenting focuses on cooperation and solutions. The following phrases encourages your child and you to work together. Bonus: The more cooperation, the less likely you are to encounter power struggles with your child. One component of encouraging cooperation is attuning ourselves to the needs and ideas of our children and finding ways to incorporate… Continue Reading
We don’t have to be perfect parents to be loving, caring, supportive parents. Our children should not have to be perfect to receive our affection and attention. When we become more realistic in our expectations of ourselves and our children we can start to truly enjoy the gift that it is to be together and… Continue Reading