Here are few things my husband Toby has taught my children and the best part is he has taught them these things not through long drawn out conversations or dissertations but through his example… He’s taught them… …How to be a supportive son as he calls on his own parents and loves them unconditionally. … […]
After each workshop, I ask the parents to write down the one tip they are going to go home and try to implement. Here is a list of the Top 10 tips chosen by parents this year: 10. Role play or use puppets to act out positive behaviors with your child. 9. Design a list […]
It’s Show Time! What show is playing at your house these days? Maybe the baby in your family is running the show. Maybe your toddler’s temper tantrums resemble a horror show. Maybe your your over-the-top reactions are keeping everyone on the edge of their seats. Maybe the sibling rivalry has turned into a violent fight […]
I want to be clear that using the praise phrases listed on this chart are a great start, but they’re simply not enough. NOT ENOUGH? NOT ENOUGH? How can that be…? What about all those trophies they’ve received? What about all those times I’ve bought them a treat? What about all those times I’ve told […]
Your number one house rule should be “We are Safe”. This is the one way to make sure that no one gets hurt or humiliated. This means that adults will not hurt or humiliate a child and children will follow suit. It also means that they will make choices that are safe. Of course being […]
Are you constantly nagging your children to accomplish the smallest task? Could it be that what seems easy to you is overwhelming to your child? Think about all the skills needed to make a bed, pick up toys, pack your backpack… By breaking tasks down into their most minute parts, we might be able to […]
When in doubt separate… Give them space from each other…. Give yourself space from them… Space to make a new plan. Space to get composed Space to be them self Space to gather Grace.
“Whoever tells the stories defines the culture.” David Walsh PhD… Author of NO : why kids of all ages need to hear it and ways parents can say it. Who is the primary storyteller in your family? Is it your television? Is it your child’s phone, iPad or video games Is it another adult or […]
In this rush rush world of busy busy lives, we are quick to expect immediate responses from our children. When we ask them and expect a response they may take longer to process the request than we expect. Use this as a pausing moment for yourself. Walk away saying… “Let me know when you are […]
Do you find yourself in heated battles with your child? Is it because you’re both stuck on seeing the world in black or white? What would happen if you tweaked your perspectives and did some flexible thinking to work things out? Think about what you can and can’t live with, set boundaries around these things […]
