Time for a Parenting Upgrade {book review}
Three Simple Steps. Can it really be so easy? In a word: yes. First off, I LOVE that this book makes many positive assumptions about children: Your child is capable. She wants to listen and learn. He’s wired for empathy. She wants to help. He wants to feel like...
Parenting from the Same Page
Why is this so hard? Two people who are parenting together but don’t exactly see eye-to-eye is very common. Sometimes co-parenting relationships are strained, but even those who consider their partnerships really healthy can struggle (*raises hand*). We want to...
Social Media is a Time Suck (and Other Things You Already Know)
Alright people. I’m gonna give it to you straight. I have not been writing regularly and there are likely many reasons for that. But, I discovered one in particular lately, and I feel the need to share. Back story: My 9-year-old challenged me to take a 24-hour break...
You Will Love Gentle Discipline {book review}
FRIENDS! I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get you this post about a great new book I read recently! I got an advance copy of Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection–Not Punishment–to Raise Confident, Capable Kids a couple months ago and...
The Myth of the ADHD Child {book excerpt}
I hope you enjoy this excerpt from the newly released book from Thomas Armstrong, PhD, The Myth of the ADHD Child: 101 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion. It’s a goldmine of helpful information! Read...
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