by smaclaughlin | Nov 1, 2016 | connection parenting, cooperation, emotional intelligence, gratitude, parenting
I have been lucky enough to be involved in many great projects, and have been on several amazing teams in my life. From board member at a small perinatal and parenting nonprofit (Birth Roots), to director at a community-based organization (The Center for Parenting and...
by smaclaughlin | Aug 23, 2016 | books, brain science, hope for the future, parenting
You probably already know that I am a certified Parenting by Connection instructor. I love, love, love the Hand in Hand Listening Tools. You can imagine how excited I am about this new book! These Listening Tools lit a huge lightbulb in my head. Here I had written an...
by smaclaughlin | Aug 15, 2016 | books, brain science, developmental expectations, parenting, problem-solving, resiliency
You know that ridiculous dating book called The Rules that was supposed to help women catch their “Mr. Right?” Silly, I know, but a lot of people appreciated the straightforwardness of the approach and how clear the, er, RULES were. Well, Erica Reischer,...
by smaclaughlin | May 3, 2015 | anger, communication, connection parenting, emotional intelligence, parenting
I’m honored and delighted to share this guest post excerpt from Parenting with Presence, by Susan Stiffleman with you. Susan’s voice and message are clear in this must-have book. I found myself reading things in her new book that I teach and say all the...
by smaclaughlin | Mar 25, 2015 | advocacy for children, parenting, sexuality
I shared a savvy piece on my Facebook page last week from Lauren’s Kids about How Smart Parents Miss Sexual Abuse. It got more shares than anything else I posted last week. Or the week before. Or the week before that. Apparently, it struck a nerve. Thought...
by smaclaughlin | Aug 29, 2014 | advocacy for children, developmental expectations, emotional intelligence, mindful parenting, modeling, parenting, parenting style, patience, perspective, self-care
When I was a new mom who shared my birth story with anyone who wanted to hear it, I quipped, “They don’t call it labor for nothing!” Even if you didn’t personally give birth to your children, the labor involved is still intense. The hard work,...
