How Do You Get Out from Under Parent Guilt?
Tuesday, February 27 2018
We ardently wish we could make a perfect life for our children. Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way.
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15 Playful Ways To Solve Sibling Rivalry
Monday, August 15 2016
By Shaheen Merali, and Kate Orson Sibling rivalry is an inevitable challenge of raising more than one child. No matter what the age difference or personalities of the children, sooner or later, every child with
When Kids Words Hurt
Monday, June 27 2016
“She’s viciously swearing, venomously shouting horrible things” I explain to my Listening Partner. I am relating the story of my morning; a repetitive recurring interaction between me and my 6 year old daughter. I
10 Tips For Being A Good Listener
Monday, March 28 2016
When we were young there was little understanding of the importance of listening to children with warmth and patience, so our parents couldn’t give us a model of how to do this. Our unheard feelings from our own childhood get triggered in challenging moments with our children.
Imperfect Is Good Enough
Wednesday, March 23 2016
He reminds me that no one expects me to be perfect except myself. And I lose it over how much pressure I put on myself… and how I’m failing my children…