Having a baby is like moving to a new country. We have lots of questions as we get to know this new person in our lives and many feelings can surface for us in the days and months that follow … Continue reading
articles by Julie Johnson
The Secret to Helping Your Baby’s Brain Grow
When you carve out a few minutes each day for Special Time with your baby, you’re taking an important opportunity to stimulate your baby’s brain, heal the hurts that may have settled in, and connect in a wonderful way.
Taming Parent Tantrums: 8 Keys to Quieting the Storm
Get 8 ways to find calm after you lose it and tame your parent tantrums “The more helpful response to being triggered is to recognize your emotional charge as a signal that something is amiss within you. In other words, … Continue reading
Your Fear Toolkit: How to Help your Child with Fear and Anxiety
When our children become paralyzed with fear, it’s hard to know how to help them! A father I know remembers seeing his son in this state during a family vacation at Lake George at the base of the Adirondack Mountains. … Continue reading
Parents of Preteens: A Q&A Session Replay
Do you find yourself the parent of a preteen? Then let Julie Johnson be your guide in calibrating Parenting by Connection to this crucial step of your child’s journey In this free replay, Julie addresses your questions and issues such as: What … Continue reading
“No, We Can’t Send Her Back”: Five Keys for Preparing Your Family for the Birth of a Sibling
Two days after my son was born, his five-year old sister carefully and quietly carried his bouncy chair to a room in the back of the house that wasn’t used much. When I walked back into the living room and … Continue reading
There is More to Sharing Than Taking Turns
What makes the difference between children’s generous moments and the not-so-generous ones?
Making a Good Mix: Seven Tips for Stepparenting and Blended Families
Does the stress of step-parenting sometimes push you to the edge? Are you worried and upset about the clashes that your new partner is having with your children? What can you do to build a healthy blended family and make a good mix?
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