What Is Peaceful Parenting?
Peaceful Parenting is a relationship-based parenting approach. The three main areas of focus are self-regulation, connection, and coaching instead of controlling.
What Is Positive Discipline?
Positive Discipline is a model developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen with a focus on raising respectful and responsible children without bribes and punishments.
Positive Parenting Books
My favorite Positive Discipline and respectful parenting books that have been the most influential in my parenting. For parents hoping to find peace and connection.
Benefits of Reading Aloud to Children
What are the benefits of reading aloud to children? When are children too old for reading with their parents?
Helping Kids With Friendship Troubles
Guide your child through friendship troubles. Help them navigate relationships, resolve conflicts, assert who they are, and negotiate differences of opinion and values.
Should We Forgive Our Parents?
The question “Should we forgive our parents” is a very personal one. While we all desire that happy relationship, it can be hard to achieve it in an authentic way.
How to Stop Nagging Your Kids
Do you ever feel like you’re the only one in your family who keeps track of everything and has to push everyone along because otherwise nothing would get done? Are…
We CAN Recover From a Ruptured Relationship
We all yell at some point in our lives. It happens to all humans. And yelling at our kids can be scary to them. Yelling repeatedly or intensely can rupture…
The Art of Effective Praise for Children
Our understanding of how to praise our children has changed over the years and it’s still evolving. Most parents are trying to learn the art of effective praise that builds…
Letting Children Take the Lead
Several times over the last couple of weeks, I felt inspired to pause instead of pushing through with my agenda and letting my kids take the lead. Or maybe I…
It’s Not About the Cream Cheese – Incessant Whining
You know when kids make relentless, unreasonable demands that drive us nuts? Or they whine incessantly about something? We try to be reasonable and help fix their problem, but somehow…
Never Do for Your Child What They Can Do for Themselves?
There is a well-known and well-intentioned principle in parenting, that I am sure you’ve heard of, that says “Never do for your child what they can do for themselves.” The…
Traveling With Kids – 5 Tips to Help You Plan
Traveling with kids doesn’t have to be a stressful experience. With the right planning, preparation, and involvement, everyone can relax and enjoy a long trip.
The Most Important Parenting Advice
The most important parenting advice I would give is talk with your kids. A lot. We can offer guidance, comfort, fun, and most importantly build a deep connection with our kids.