When you are really listening and trying to understand your children it is important to guard against some of the things that seem to come naturally when you are trying to help. Often when our children express their fears, hurts, and anger, we rush in to “fix things”... It is … [Read more...] about Three Top Tips to Help Parents Fight the Urge to “Fix” Everything!
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What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
I have raised two children and have babysat more than my share of nieces and nephews and I know for a fact that things you say and do come back to bite you. Even things you think are innocent and even things that you think are good things to teach your children can rear their … [Read more...] about What Goes In Does Come Out: How Babies and Toddlers Pick Up More Than You Would Think
Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
My two daughters are grown and have families of their own now. When my youngest daughter went to college she wrote me a letter that to this day I hold dear to my heart. She validated my parenting skills telling me she was glad I set boundaries and confronted her when she went … [Read more...] about Parents: Raising Your Child in a Troubling World
Parenting viewpoints from parents in the trenches, because parenting doesn’t come with a manual. In addition to