“…Those stones are perfect for little hands to throw. Our son was outside doing what came naturally, tossing stones, and one of the stones went rogue and hit the rear windshield of my late-model Toyota Corolla. Shattered it completely…” Here’s how we not only got through that event but even profited from it in the most beautiful way!
Read MoreA sweet mama asked a question... and I couldn't shut up.
Read MoreGiving 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 More...when we take our kids seriously, they will come to take themselves seriously!
Read MoreLet's say you have been suddenly drafted to be a softball coach in your town. You've played softball plenty of times, but always informally...just for fun. Now, you're going to have a whole bunch of kids looking to you for authoritative coaching about something you know how to do but have never told anyone else how to do. You have a week before your first practice. What are you going to do with that time?
Read More"What follows 'I am...'or 'you are...' or 'she/he is...' is a label. Labels can be very problematic and can undermine connection and happiness for a few very important reasons."
Read More...we are here, not to be perfect (a destination), but to learn and improve (the journey)...
Read MoreI have noticed that like is like a river. Or, better yet, life is like kayaking down a river. The more I test this particular pithy observation, the more it holds up. Here, if you are interested, is the genesis of my nugget...
Read MoreThere 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 MoreAnyway, that's the news from Dreamsville, where I am apparently learning all the time!
Read More"To answer your question, I got my Master's degree in Positive Thinking from the University of Being My Kid's Mom."
Read More...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...
Read More"Biting can be challenging behavior to deal with...because the way we handle [it] can set us on either a more connected path or a less connected path."
Read MoreWhen you honor the things that light up your child...you will be amazed and delighted at the learning and growth that take place.
Read MoreI help parents improve relationships with their kids, eliminating tantrums, meltdowns and poor cooperation and creating a peaceful, joyous, thriving home.
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