Want Fewer Meltdowns? Try Softer Transitions
Does your child have a hard time with transitions? Do you struggle to get her to stop using a device or playing with toys when it is time to do something else? You are not alone. Transitions can be some…
Do You Know Your Child’s Love Language?
According to Dr. Edward Hallowell, CONNECTION, the other Vitamin C, is a core ingredient when raising a child with ADHD. A connected relationship can last a lifetime. Since our relationships with our children are some of the most important relationships…
Talking with Kids: Avoiding Those One Word Answers
It wasn’t until I became a parent of teenagers that I recognized the value of asking my children ‘Open’ questions instead of ‘Closed’ questions. Closed questions call for one answer only, without room for discussion. Open questions invite your child…
Finding Calm in the Midst of a Meltdown
A common concern I often hear from parents is that they too have a hard time getting calm when their child is escalated. Taking time out for meditation, yoga or mindfulness exercises, though beneficial in the long term, aren’t really…
The Gift of Presence in Parenting
I’m reminded of a circus clown when I think back on what my days were often like raising our three children. I was juggling several things at once, not always well, but I managed. Every day seemed like a constant…
Practical Tips for More Happiness in 2015
Every holiday my cousin sends us his 'pearls of wisdom' for the coming year. I particularly like this year's list - very practical and easy to do. Click here to download the PDF.
Nurture Shock – Chapter 7: The Science of Teen Rebellion
Teenagers lie and apparently they lie a lot more than even I realized - even after raising three of them! The story in the beginning of the chapter is a little unsettling though I think supports the notion that many…