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.
inner work
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…
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…
Fight Shame With Presence
Recently, we checked out a bunch of books from the library from the A Kids Book About collection. If you’re not familiar with these books, you can take a look at…
What’s the True Purpose of Parenting?
The purpose of parenting is not to change our children’s behaviors and to make them good people as if they are a problem. Parenting is about us learning to be an adult.
The Right Mindset for Setting Firm Limits
Firm limits begin with the right mindset. Children need limits to feel safe and develop new skills. We can be firm and kind, not scary and mean.
You Are a Good Enough Parent
We can be good enough parents by developing skills, insight, and presence. Small steps will help us overcome our past conditioning.
Preserving Authenticity
If I asked you what traits you would want your child to develop or have as an adult, what would you say? In fact, why don’t you stop reading here…
3 Steps to Reduce Stress About Kids Starting School
Reduce stress about kids starting school by acknowledging feelings, accepting reality, and taking action with clarity.