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Boundaries: Building Block #9 For Positive Parenting
Boundaries or limits will often vary from family to family but when we set boundaries, it’s important to think about how those boundaries will protect or affect feelings, behaviors, thoughts and physical safety. Boundaries are supposed to provide security and guidance, not to make a child feel locked in and controlled. Continue Reading
Kindness: Building Block #7 for Positive Parenting
when we are kind and others are kind to us, it has the power to create happiness! When our children experience kindness, in our requests, in our actions and intentions, our world together can become a brighter and happier experience. Children will listen and cooperate because our requests are sincere, understandable and our expectations are fair and presented in a considerate way. Continue Reading
Making Time To Connect On Busy Days
As parents, our days are often busy and bustling, whether we go out to work or not. And although these busy days have their pros – we get to socialize, make friends, change our scenery, get fresh air and be productive – they can also be difficult and overstimulating for our children. Continue Reading
Responsibility: Building Block for Positive Parenting #5
Responsibility is not something we can demand or insist upon from our children. It is something that is learned, by trial and error, by observation and by receiving ample chances to do things over again when needed. The process of learning responsibility can come with great pride and sometimes it involves experiencing failure and disappointment. Responsibility is about having the mindfulness to solve problems in a way that reflects our inner values of goodness, peace and kindness. Continue Reading
Happy World Kindness Day!
Today is World Kindness Day so here are a few Kind inspired quotes and blog posts to share and celebrate: Kindness is such a key component to positive parenting! Did you know that love and kindness during a tantrum is often just what a child needs most? This post Kindness During a Tantrum: 10 Ways to… Continue Reading
Now What? An Exercise in Empathy and Team Work For Preschoolers
Last week after playschool, my four year old was tossing his toy dog up into the air. He was playing really close to some trees and soon enough dog became tangled and stuck in one of the tree branches. Oh No! Now what mama? He asked. Now, mama will save dog! Oops, no, no no!… Continue Reading
3 quick projects for Father’s Day!
Father’s Day is coming up soon… here are three easy projects to whip up in 30 minutes, 15 minutes and 5 minutes or less! Spoiler alert…to my favorite subscriber (aka hubby – stop reading now!) The 30 min Photo Mobile: All you will need is some card stock or construction paper, a few pictures, glue,… Continue Reading
Control Does Not Equal Discipline
Today I am welcoming Kimberly of The Single Crunch to share a bit about her journey into peaceful parenting. Kimberly’ story is one of hope and hopefully inspiring to others. Choosing to parent in a positive way is possible, even if the journey didn’t start out so. Thank you Kimberly for your honesty and for… Continue Reading
Weekend Challenge: Moving Beyond Perfection
We don’t have to be perfect parents to be loving, caring, supportive parents. Our children should not have to be perfect to receive our affection and attention. When we become more realistic in our expectations of ourselves and our children we can start to truly enjoy the gift that it is to be together and… Continue Reading
