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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
