When a Parenting Tool is Not Working
Do you ever feel badly that a parenting tool everyone thinks is oh so great isn’t working for you? Or […]
Family Communication
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Positive Parenting: Rethinking “You Have To Share That!”
Sharing requires understanding of another person’s feelings and desires. Sharing is about being creative with another as you use something together, it is about being compassionate and giving, it is about being respectful. How do our young one’s grow into the sharing mode? By our understanding of THEIR feelings and desires, our compassion, our giving, our being respectful of them. It also begins with complete ownership over something.
The Words to Say When Children are Disappointed
Finding the right words when children are disappointed isn’t always easy. I’ve learned over the years that although it is hard to
Parenting: What Triggers your Anger?
Family life is complicated and unpredictable. Day-to-day expectations and responsibilities can create angry emotions in both parents and children. No matter how skilled you are at parenting, no matter how wonderful your children are, you cannot eliminate or avoid the unpleasant situations that occur in all families. However, once you understand where the anger comes from you can modify the situation and learn ways to control your reactions, so that anger can occupy a smaller place in your home.
Rivalry to Harmony: Promoting Peace Among Siblings (Part 1)
Sharing, holding hands, helping tie shoes, siblings can share a lifelong bond of trust, love and friendship. They can also have many
Gratitude and The Simple Moments That Matter So Much
Gratitude is the heart’s memory. Such a powerful idea. For families, memories can be so special and gratitude can have
Positive Parenting: Siblings & Teasing
Siblings teasing can be a huge source of annoyance and conflict for the whole family. If you find yourself wishing
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
Respectful Parenting: The Way We Treat Our Children Matters
The way we treat our children directly impacts what they believe about themselves. Having respectful interactions with our children is not
Patience is Not Just About Waiting: Nurturing Patience Part 1
Adopt the pace of nature: her secret is patience ~ Rolph Waldo Emmerson Patience is a character strength that helps