Instructions for first-time parents about how to handle the baby.
From toddlers to teens, here are the key elements in getting your child to listen and follow through.
Discover the importance of hugging your child - why a 20-second hug can help your child grow smarter, happier, and more resilient.
When we learn more about reincarnation and soul contracts, we become sure that souls choose their parents and families before birth to fulfill their purpose.
Use this free printable cheat sheet to remember everything you learned in the Love and Logic parenting class. Tape this one-pager of notes all around your house and start implementing Love & Logic now!
"Don't die and don't go steady," the book reads, "both take you out of circulation."
Do you yell? Walk away? Get into a power struggle? If you react more than respond, here are some empathetic, supportive responses to try!
School days are around the corner! As anxious parents, we want to know how everything went. But, we all know what usually happens when you ask kids how school
For those choosing to break generational cycles, your parents couldn't do it. Michelle Quotes, Inspirational Quotes, Mental Health Quotes.
The art of raising critical thinkers is easy and is spelled out with these 6 simple parenting tips and techniques.
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It's just one word...one word that's missing from the sex ed talk. It will lower STD rates and empower young people to love their bodies. One word!
One of the biggest mistakes I've made as a mom was to expect what I haven't taught. I'd take my kids out and expect them to know not to ask the lady sitting next to us at the park for part of her lunch. Or expect them to know that they shouldn't run and scream
Check out this cumbersome discipline cheat sheet and imagine trying to use it in the heat of a kid meltdown. Not gonna happen.
How to ask a question without blame? #lifeskills
To raise spiritually awakened children, we must unlearn many age-old beliefs regarding parenting and see children as the purest form of energy on earth.
Anxiety is a common and often overwhelming emotion that can impact every aspect of our lives. Whether it’s the racing thoughts, the…
Learn the fundamentals of gentle parenting and how you can apply responsive and ethical parenting techniques for happy, confident children.
Teach your children the signs for a range of useful verbs.
Concerned about the state of the world, Canadian author and illustrator Elise Gravel created a wonderfully timely illustrated poster that explains the
About two years ago, I created some resources to send home with parents on how to help their children succeed in school. You can find the
Parents, from the Angel Therapy Oracle Cards. Artwork by Audrey Rawlings Arena.
Adopt the art of parenting without saying no. Find a positive approach to handling your children and using positive rather than negative language choices.
"Get a backbone not a wishbone"! I love that line!
Our Free Relationship Revitalization Course is your ticket to rediscovering the love, passion, and joy that brought you together in the first place. Say goodbye to stagnation and hello to a vibrant…
Time-in discipline is a positive method of time-out to improve a child's self-esteem.
Parents of emotionally intense children will learn invaluable survival skills for supporting and nurturing the well-being of their child and family.
Two mistakes that cause fights and conflict and can lead to a break-up.
Looking for advice from experienced professionals about moving overseas with your family? Here is a list of everything you need to get started on this journey. I know someone who had to move with young
Need a great Family Night idea? This lesson on respect will have your family in line in no time! You'll learn and laugh together with a cute craft and role play suggestions.
“No!” my five-year-old declared, “Cleaning up toys is boring.” He’s usually pretty helpful cleaning up his room and enjoys helping around the house, but sometimes he gets in a mood. When that happens, it can be tempting to turn his defiance into a power struggle. Should I force him into cleaning his room, using my … Continue reading "How to Respond to Defiant Behavior the Montessori Way"
Have you heard of NVC? (Nonviolent Communication) It’s something I’ve heard about on and off for the past few years but didn’t know anything about. So this week I decided to reach out to NVC certified trainer Alan Seid to find out what the deal was, and to see if it’s something worth learning. If you […]
Are you providing your child with reinforcement vs. bribery? Parents will often ask why they should be “giving in” or bribing certain behaviors.
Hopefully, you got plenty of tutorials about table manners when you were growing up. But not everyone did. And even if you feel you’ve got the basics of dining etiquette down, it’s always good to get a refresher. Manners elevate even everyday meals, making them feel like special and set-apart occasions. Related Posts Dining Etiquette […]
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