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The Science Behind Staylistening

Our children can pick really inconvenient times to melt down; they throw themselves on the floor in a flood of tears and refuse to go anywhere! They frustrate us when we are trying to get

What to Say During Staylistening

Our parents, for the most part, didn’t listen to us while we were having passionate feelings. This had never been modeled for them. We, in turn, are sometimes at a loss as to what to

Video: Raise Resilient Kids

What happens to you when your child cries? Do you rush in to find out what’s wrong? Do you try to shush the cry, and tell your child it’ll be all better soon? Do you

How to Set Limits in Five Words or Less

Even when we bring our best selves, by not shouting, bribing or threatening children when we try and tell them no, setting limits, and having them listened to, still often feels like an uphill struggle.

Setting Limits with Young Children

Parents can set limits on our children’s behavior in order to help them relieve the stress they are under, and regain their innate good judgment and joy in cooperation. Setting limits with Young Children takes

Listening Partnerships – The Key to Calm, Patient Parenting

You’ve seen your children release their feelings of hurt and tension. They’re naturals! The minute something challenging happens, they dive right in to expel the tension. With a Listening Partnership, it’s your turn. So, What

Staylistening – How Does Crying Help You and Your Child?

Understandably, parents often become annoyed by crying and use all kinds of strategies to hush their child up. In my family, the stock threat was, “If you don’t stop your crying right now, I’ll give

6 Ways to Do Special Time When You Have More Than One Child

Go figure! Kids love attention. And they love parent’s attention better than most. That’s probably because giving them regular undivided attention can be really beneficial for them. Feeling Connected Means Feeling Better When a parent

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