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 […]
Kids 5 – 12 years
parenting tips for children between 5 and 12 years. homework struggles, independence, chores,
Positive Parenting: Siblings & Teasing
Siblings teasing can be a huge source of annoyance and conflict for the whole family. If you find yourself wishing
Elementary Kids: Competent and Capable As They Explore
Our children are capable, competent beings from birth. Often the struggles we find ourselves caught in with our children can be
How To Tell Whether Or Not Your Child Is Dyslexic
Dyslexia is still a relatively poorly understood condition that actually affects more children (and adults) than you might realize. As
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
What You Can Do To Raise Responsible Children
These little choices now, like what shirt to wear, what color shoes to buy, when to share with a friend are all opportunities that will help build confidence for when those bigger choices come around! Try to keep realistic expectations, support the falls by providing the space in which the kids can find, make & create solutions, remember to encourage and keep boundaries so they can succeed!
3 Examples of Moving From Compliance to Cooperation
Using compliance as a parenting strategy commonly involves conflicts, power struggles and threats of losing a privilege, punishment or bribery.
How We Unintentionally Convinced A Grumpy Bystander That Positive Parenting Works
By choosing non-punitive or positive parenting ways I did give up control (or the illusion of control really) but I gained this incredible sense of family harmony, of connection, of so much joy. No we don’t always get it right, and it’s not always smooth sailing, but none of us are afraid to say sorry, take a huge breath, start over or try again. The best part is that much more than public questioning or tsk tsking that the other mom warned about, to my surprise I often hear awesome comments and see frowns turn into smiles.
The Power of Pause
We all want positive, respectful relationships with our children—and we want our children to
grow up experiencing the same. Using the power of pause is a simple tool that has the
profound ability to transform our relationships, from infancy on.
15 Positive Strategies for Dealing with Conflicts, Arguments & Back Talk
Have you ever had a conversation a bit like this? “Can I have that toy?” “Not today.” “But’s it’s my