Translating Hurtful Language
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PARENT'S QUESTION: “I’m struggling with what to say or how to act when she just talks ‘harshly’ to me like.. all day…
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People Before Things
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People Before Things
The text reads: Ask yourself whether your child could be getting the impression that material things matter more to the adults in their world than they do.
Even though this is a sometimes challenging value to uphold, being mindful of this can make a WORLD of difference in your relationship with the young folks in your life!!!
PeckaKucha! A Presentation About Peaceful Parenting!
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A brief slide presentation giving at a PechaKucha Night!
Read MoreUnderstanding and Supporting Kids Through Tantrums and Meltdowns...
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A couple of metaphors to help folks understand what's really going on when a child is melting down, which could help a person take a more effective approach so they can support their child AND stay as calm as possible under trying circumstances...
Read MorePSA about "Tricky People" and Keeping Children Safe
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…One of the greatest built-in tools we have to protect our children is the strong mutual connection we share with them. A gentle, responsive, respectful parenting model, put into practice from day #1, is the best hedge against the risks that would lead a child to be vulnerable to so-called “tricky people.”
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New Year's Resolution #4: Less Talking...More Listening...to Your Intuition!
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...we second-guess ourselves...we allow that fear to drown out our intuition's quiet voice until we can hear it no longer; and in so doing, we allow that fear to block our own brilliance! The more we listen to the fear, the stronger it gets.
Read MoreNew Year's Resolution #2: Let Children Lead...
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Giving kids the benefit of the doubt, we see them as doing the best they can, motivated and driven to learn about their interesting world and how it works, allowing our whole approach to change!
Read MoreNew Year's Resolution #1: Take Kids Seriously
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...when we take our kids seriously, they will come to take themselves seriously!
Read MoreThe Beautiful Truth About Lying
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It's good to understand WHY kids lie. Of course, they're not going to be able to tell you, but when you understand what may be behind the lying, it can alter your response to it, and that can make all the difference in the world!
Read More"What's the matter?"
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"So, there I am at the supermarket. It's a BEAUTIFUL late summer/early autumn day. Warm, sunny, dry, fragrant air... I'm putting my groceries into the car and just enjoying everything, and I hear a shopping cart go by. I glance up, and it's one of those carts with a toy car in the front, and the little driver is taking his role very seriously. My heart goes pitter-patter as I enjoy his enjoyment."
Read More"I was spanked, and I turned out 'just fine.'"
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Did you ever hear that at a family picnic? Or, did you ever see that line of reasoning in your social media experience? I certainly have. Here's one response...
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When you don't see eye to eye
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It happens! You have one way of doing things and your co-parenting partner has a totally different way! What do you do then??? Here are some things you can try that may reduce friction...
Read MoreAnything Worth Doing Is...
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...we are here, not to be perfect (a destination), but to learn and improve (the journey)...
Read MoreBlueberries and the Unhurried Child
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There are many, many ~ hundreds, perhaps ~ of little green fruits on all these plants when the plant starts bearing fruit. Many are green, and some are purpling and bluing...
Read MoreIntention and Releasing Old Stories
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Anyway, that's the news from Dreamsville, where I am apparently learning all the time!
Read More"How do you do it?"
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"To answer your question, I got my Master's degree in Positive Thinking from the University of Being My Kid's Mom."
Read MoreThat Screaming Parent in the Supermarket... What to Do?
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I don't think there is one "right" way to handle a situation like this...I just want to offer this as a possible approach. Some folks would openly confront the parent, but I think that could potentially have a devastating backlash effect for the child later on. Here's another possible way...
Read MoreTurn it Around ... using this excellent tool!
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...your FEELINGS are all about the story you believe in your head. And, your story feels good or not so good depending on the words you use to tell that story...
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