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.
Peaceful Parenting is a relationship-based parenting approach. The three main areas of focus are self-regulation, connection, and coaching instead of controlling.
Positive Discipline is a model developed by Dr. Jane Nelsen with a focus on raising respectful and responsible children without bribes and punishments.
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.
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 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…
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…
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…
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…
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 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 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.
Should kids have individual or inclusive play dates? I will help you decide what’s best for your family based on values and logistics and how to implement it.
Being a parent is the most vulnerable and humbling circumstance. Talking about our experiences normalizes our experiences, builds community, and makes us better parents.
Negative thoughts make us believe that everything about our life is bad. We can get rid of them with a visual exercise of love and gratitude to bring back balance.