You Will Love Gentle Discipline {book review}
FRIENDS! I’m sorry it’s taken me so long to get you this post about a great new book I read recently! I got an advance copy of Gentle Discipline: Using Emotional Connection–Not Punishment–to Raise Confident, Capable Kids a couple months ago and...
The Myth of the ADHD Child {book excerpt}
I hope you enjoy this excerpt from the newly released book from Thomas Armstrong, PhD, The Myth of the ADHD Child: 101 Ways to Improve Your Child’s Behavior and Attention Span Without Drugs, Labels, or Coercion. It’s a goldmine of helpful information! Read...
I Care How You Raise Your Kids
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...On Power: Some Perspective-Shifting Thoughts
“Instead of assuming a power stance, a parent can become a problem-solving facilitator.” – Janet Gonzalez-Mena I’ve written about power before, but it keeps coming up. I get calls from parents who want help with discipline, handling meltdowns, and...Big Idea and Teeny-Tiny Tip #2: Neurodiversity
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...
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