Parenting is one tough job, it can get us down, make us fearful, doubtful, tired and feeling lost. No matter what, somewhere inside of you lays one powerful truth…You are Awesome. Don’t believe me? Ask any two year old 😉 Anyways…this is for you..yes. You! Continue Reading
Wondering how to go about setting family rules? Looking for ways to stop yelling at your children? Are you discouraged or skeptical about positive parenting? Today I am sharing the second part of a lovely interview with Dr. Laura Markham of Aha!Parenting full of insight on just that! Q: Dr. Laura, should families that practice… Continue Reading
*** 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
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
***Today I am sharing a guest post from Heather. She is sharing her ideas for creating stimulating summer activities for children.*** Despite the fact that kids count down until school lets out of the summer starting in January, once summer actually hits parents are often flooded with the constant cries of, “I’M BORED!” To counteract… 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