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The Patriarchy is Burning Out Dads

The Patriarchy is Burning Out Dads

by smaclaughlin | Jun 16, 2019 | advocacy for children, emotional intelligence, family, fatherhood, gender bias, holidays

And moms, too. Raising kids comes with plenty of conflicting information and no real map or guidebook (thought I’m currently working on changing that!). We know so much about how children’s brains grow and develop. The question is no longer the binary: “nurture...
The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation

The Difference Between Approval and Appreciation

by smaclaughlin | Jul 31, 2017 | advocacy for children, parenting, power

My name is Sarah and I’m a worrier. I hate that I worry, but it’s just the truth. I worry about my people, and your people too. Because as Sister Glennon says, “there’s no such thing as other people’s children.” That’s why I care about how you are parenting your...
I Care How You Raise Your Kids

I Care How You Raise Your Kids

by smaclaughlin | Jul 20, 2017 | advocacy for children, brain development, emotional intelligence, handling meltdowns, mindfulness, modeling, self-regulation

I know, I’m bossy. If I was a preschooler in 2017, I would surely be labeled with “leadership skills.” As it was, in the mid-70s I was said to have “taken charge” of the dramatic play area. So, there you have it. I guess I need those skills because I...

4 Reasons Punishment Is for the Birds

by smaclaughlin | Apr 29, 2015 | advocacy for children, connection parenting, tips and advice

I have been in the field of education, child care, or social work for the past 20 years. I have spent my entire life working with young children and their families. This work, paired with hundreds of books, and many trainings on trauma, crisis intervention, behavior...

Big Idea and Teeny-Tiny Tip #2: Neurodiversity

by smaclaughlin | Apr 8, 2015 | advocacy for children, brain development, communication, connection parenting

Ever get stuck thinking your kid is just like you? Or nothing like you? I’m guessing the truth lies somewhere in between. I always say that the answer to the, “Is it Nurture or Nature?” debate, is, “Both!” It is safe to assume that there...

How “fine” are we?

by smaclaughlin | Mar 27, 2015 | advocacy for children, emotional intelligence, parenting style

Here’s the thing—I can’t possibly be an expert on your children, your family, or you. I could give you information about child development and brain function. I could (and will if you give me the chance) encourage you to be really gentle with yourself as a...
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