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.
Have you ever had a conversation a bit like this? “Can I have that toy?” “Not today.” “But’s it’s my
Responsibility is not something we can demand or insist upon from our children. It is something that is learned, by trial and error, by observation and by receiving ample chances to do things over again when needed. The process of learning responsibility can come with great pride and sometimes it involves experiencing failure and disappointment. Responsibility is about having the mindfulness to solve problems in a way that reflects our inner values of goodness, peace and kindness.
Discipline Differences Between Parents, Dealing with Defiance, Moving beyond Power Struggles, Telling the Truth About Santa Clause, Sibling Harmony and Sibling Competition and What to do when Tempers Flare! This post is packed full of excellent information and ideas for peaceful, positive minded parents!!
Today I am welcoming Kimberly of The Single Crunch to share a bit about her journey into peaceful parenting. Kimberly’
Parents often believe that demanding obedience from their child is the only way to get them to do what the
Sometimes we fall into the habit of waiting for the negative behaviors of our children to show up and really
Some days it can feel like toddlers wake up, walk by a giant container of glue and decide to stick
Today is the 13th National Spank Out Day USA. Welcome to the Spank Out Day 2012 CarnivalThis post was written
***Today I am welcoming a guest post from Sam, creator of Love Parenting.org. Sam is sharing her personal journey from