Positive Parenting: Six Tips for Channeling Calm So You Don’t Yell at Your Kids
Yelling at your kids? Anger and yelling are both issues that often come bubbling up to the surface in parenting […]
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Dance Break: An Awesome Alternative to Time-Out
For me, Attachment Parenting is simply this; treat your kids how you want them to grow up and treat you and others in their lives. Is this type of parenting easy? NO! Is this hard in the face of the predictable intense and challenging moments of parenting? Yes!
But parenting isn’t for sissies, it’s hard, but our kids are worth our efforts.
Why Threats and Bribes Don’t Lead to Cooperation and What to Try Instead
How to discipline children in a way that is positive and effective without using bribes, threats or rewards. Getting children
Talking To Children About Tragic News Stories
Tragedies and difficult moments are tough to understand for children and for us adults. Watching our children be upset, fearful or confused is not easy at all. We can’t undo what happened, we cannot keep our children from feeling upset but we can be supportive and loving and open to all the questions, and grateful, very grateful for every day we have together with our wonderful children, friends and family. Keep striving to be kind, positive and compassionate. Here are some ideas to help your family cope with difficult events:
Positive Parenting: Punishing Misbehavior Doesn’t Have to be the Answer
One morning my four year old daughter and I were getting ready to leave the house when she suddenly yelled
A Positive Parent’s Guide to Introducing a New Baby to Your Toddler
It’s something you’ve been looking forward to with a lot of excitement. And yes, an equal amount of anxiety. Introducing
Using Empathy to Connect with Your Kids
Positive parenting educators and mental health therapists talk a lot about empathy. When when parents want to know how to
Why Your Presence is What Your Child Needs To Thrive
The Importance of Quality Time With Kids It’s easy to think that video games, new clothes and ice cream cones
How To Set Limits on Your Child’s Behavior in a Positive and Respectful Way
Positive Parenting essentials for setting limits on your child’s behavior The other morning at playgroup, a little boy kept running up to
Seven Essential Steps to Help Your Child Manage Unhelpful Habits Like Chewing, Nail Biting and Nose Picking
Does your child fidget with everything, chew on their shirt sleeves, bite their nails, make noises with their mouth?