“How should I tell my 5 year old son to react when his 19 month old brother hits him or acts aggressively towards him?” Read More
What Did You Learn Before You Were Eight? Words Have Tremendous Power
What did you learn before you were eight? That you’re a capable person, worthy of adoration and an abundant life, lovable exactly as you are, even with all of your messy imperfections, bodily functions, anger, fear, and neediness? Read More
What’s the Difference Between Limits and Consequences?
How do you set loving limits, when you do not give consequences? For example, my son’s bouncing a soccer ball inside the house. I give him a choice… Read More
8 Things to Do When Your Child is Belligerent
My daughter was being so rude and belligerent. She was screaming at me about everything, so finally I just lost patience and yelled at her… Read More
Using Gratitude To Change Your Happiness Level
Want to find more gratitude? These three simple habits can change your life. You can raise your happiness “set point” today by taking these steps. Read More
5 Strategies That Prevent Most Misbehavior
You can’t always prevent your child acting out, whether he’s a toddler or a teen. But here are the five best strategies for preventing misbehavior, and for helping kids shift course, for all age kids. Read More
Parenting is a Marathon: 5 Steps to Get Re-Energized
Raising a child takes so much out of us that we often sacrifice most everything else that’s important to us. But if we don’t stay connected to what keeps us inspired, we run dry. Read More
10 Stress Busting Strategies for Parents
As every parent learns, you can’t be a good mom or dad when you’re stressed out, no matter how positive your intentions. Read More
When You Lose it With Your Child: 5 Steps Toward Repair
We don’t have to be perfect parents. Really. We just have to seize those opportunities to realize when we’re off-course, and find ways to start moving in the right direction. Read More
Why Kids Blame and Lash Out (and How To Help Them)
Lashing out when we’re upset and blaming others for our distress are completely normal human reactions. Most of us gain the ability… Read More
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