Near Drowning
Tuesday, August 14 2012
I took my two kids to a birthday party at a friend’s pool.  When we got there, there were a lot of kids in the pool and an almost equal number of moms either in the pool
Tag: hand in hand parenting
Let Patty Be Your “No More Hitting” Guide
Wednesday, August 8 2012
I love how Patty has managed to make the information as simple and accessible as possible, considering how challenging these simple concepts are for most parents to put into practice day after day, this accessibility is
Nighttime Farting Dissolves Tension
Friday, July 20 2012
After a weekend together, my husband and I were putting our kids to bed.  The lights were out, but my 5-year-old was not settled; he was making a raspberry noise. This annoyed his brother, my
Monkeying Around with Conflict Resolution
Wednesday, July 18 2012
This morning, my 2.5 year old son, Lucas, was playing with his monkey. The monkey has a noisemaker inside, and the battery inside the noisemaker was dying, making an unpleasant noise which Lucas didn’t like.
Overnight with my Daughter and her Best Friend
Friday, July 13 2012
My daughter asked to bring her girlfriend with us overnight to Sonoma where we planned to spend one night in a hotel with a pool. Â Bringing an extra person would change the easy-going relaxation day
In Trouble for Singing?
Tuesday, July 10 2012
I was driving home with my husband and my  2.5-year old son. We were coming from a sweet evening with some friends of ours who have a son his age. The dinner was lovely, I had
Sleeping in His Own Bed All Night
Sunday, July 8 2012
My son has co-slept with me since he was born. When he was about 18 months old, I bought him his own bed with the plan to move him into it so I could have
Special Time Solves School Struggles
Sunday, July 1 2012
…when I reminded him about the book report, he went to sit in front of the report but showed no sign of working on it. I had to go away to take care of my younger one for a minute, thinking that he might not be able to finish his homework.
No More Struggles In Getting Ready For School
Sunday, July 1 2012
I had been having trouble getting my 7-year-old to get ready for school in the morning. It often ended with yelling or rushing chaotically out the door. It seemed like no matter how early we
Helping my Daughter Cry
Saturday, June 30 2012
After school one day, my daughter, who is 7, and I had some time together on our own and went out for a hot chocolate. In the café, as we talked about various things, she
How A Gentle Approach to Aggression Made Our House a Home
Thursday, June 14 2012
I was so sad when they were not getting along and my oldest was hitting and biting, particularly because I had read so many books and was from the beginning practicing attachment parenting and positive discipline.
Helping my Child Become Who She is Meant to Be
Sunday, June 10 2012
I wasn’t sure if she would be different after in the days following, but now that a few weeks have passed I can tell you the answer is yes…My frenetic daughter, whom people often would suggest was hyperactive, is now calm and even-keeled. She remains an energetic, highly curious child, but no one would ever use the word hyperactive.
Listening to My Sons Helps Them Share
Thursday, May 31 2012
My three-year-old and I had a Special Time during my older son’s piano lesson. When it ended and was time to pick my older son up, my younger son asked if he could get stickers
How I Helped My Son Stop Biting
Wednesday, May 30 2012
Resolving the biting issue was a priority over other jobs I had, and I rationed my energy and attention to deal with his new aggression. I reduced the time I spent on my household work (I did very minimum vacuum cleaning, dish washing and cooking!) to stay close by when my sons were together so I could reach in before things escalated.
A Mom’s Open Response To Her Child’s Aggression
Saturday, May 26 2012
My older son, who was six, had been constantly on the edge for a few weeks. He let out his feelings by crying on weekends and then go back to school on Monday. Â His first