by smaclaughlin | Jul 7, 2016 | connection parenting, developmental expectations, emotional intelligence, hope for the future, modeling, other people's children
I have a missive for all you parents. Especially the moms and dads of screaming babies, melting-down toddlers, whiny preschoolers, sassy school-aged kids, surly tweens…wait I guess I’m talking to all ya’ll when I say: Your child is not bothering me. Your child is a...
by smaclaughlin | Jan 31, 2015 | hope for the future, other people's children, problem-solving, resiliency, self-esteem, social work
My full time job used to be recruiting, licensing, and training foster parents in Southern Maine. It was hard work. Many families (parents and children) are struggling. I would love to see a focus on prevention. I’d prefer the cycles of violence, addiction, and...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jun 26, 2012 | blog tour, communication, illness, other people's children
The personal blog, You Can Call Me Al, is hosting my guest post today: What Do I Say? You can read it here. I was asked to write about what to say about difficult topics when you’re talking with children who are not your own–that can sure be tricky! Check...
