by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 27, 2012 | advocacy for children, blog tour, gratitude, hope for the future, my life
I’ve been taking a little rest after all that blogging. Thanks for your patience. I’ve never been much of a runner, but I only imagine that completing a marathon feels a little like that blog tour! I am so encouraged and insired by the great work that...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 15, 2012 | blog tour, connection parenting, discipline, praise
The blog tour is wrapping up. I feel like a supervisor announcing that someone is leaving: “Is is with mixed feelings that I inform you that the blog tour will be ending.” Oh blog tour, how you have kicked my butt and taught me so much! Thank you all for...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 15, 2012 | blog tour, books, perspective, religion, what not to say
Thanks to the Hippie Housewife for this great review of my book! As usual, if you comment after her post, you have a chance to win a ebook copy of What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children. The Hippie Housewife describes herself as “a 28-year-old...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 15, 2012 | balance, blog tour, interview, mindful parenting, my life, resources
I was absolutely delighted to meet Carrie Contey this week and get to know about her and her revolutionary work with parents and families. Carrie’s manner is direct and kind, her message is both simple and a well integrated blend of science and real life. Her...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 13, 2012 | blog tour, books, my life, writing
Today’s post is an interview from word-lover Teresa Morrow. Her site is a wonderful resource for anyone interested in writing. About her career as a author/writer/poet, she says, “My life purpose is to spread inspiration through words. I am blessed and...
by Sarah MacLaughlin | Jul 11, 2012 | advocacy for children, blog tour, communication, connection parenting, emotional intelligence, patience, what not to say, what to say
How to Avoid Shame and Blame Excerpted and adapted from What Not to Say: Tools for Talking with Young Children Sometimes adults don’t mean to use shame and blame in their interactions with children—these approaches can sneak in when we are least expecting it....
