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Stop Doing This One Thing

Stop Doing This One Thing

by smaclaughlin | Jun 3, 2017 | communication, connection parenting, emotional intelligence, mindfulness, parenting, problem-solving

There’s one thing that many of us do that sabotages our relationships. Relationships with our children. With our parents. Siblings, friends, coworkers—really just everybody. It’s something that I happen to really, REALLY love doing. It leaves me feeling competent and...
A Strategic Look at Parenting

A Strategic Look at Parenting

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...
One Thing We Can All Learn to Do Better: LISTEN

One Thing We Can All Learn to Do Better: LISTEN

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...
“The Rules” for Parenting {author Q&A}

“The Rules” for Parenting {author Q&A}

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,...

Dealing with Anger {Guest Post}

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...

6 Things Parents Can Do (But Might Not Think of) to Help Kids Avoid, Resist, and Disclose Sexual Abuse

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...
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