“When will I be tall enough?” 9-year-old Emma asks me multiple times a week.
She is tired of sitting in a booster seat, and is reminded with each car ride that her height prohibits her from shedding this burdensome relic of childhood.
“Will I be taller than Emma?” 6-year-old Rex asks, as he sizes himself up to her, the top of his head reaching her nose.
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Our standards for men in heterosexual relationships at home are too low. And that leaves women with burdens too large to bear on their own. We can change this by recognizing that men’s work at home isn’t “help.”
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Let’s talk about lying! Specifically, what to do when your child lies.
This is a huge challenge, isn’t it? Our society places so much value on honesty, which is a good thing. But because of that, we tend to think that lack of honesty automatically indicates a character flaw. And so when our kids tell a lie, we feel scared. Does this mean my child is bad? Does this mean they lie to me all the time? Does this mean I’m doing something wrong?
Nope! Get a reframe and a helpful process for what to do when your child lies.
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Easy-ish is the key word here. There are tons of elaborate ways to connect (and I love those ways too!).
But this post is a little different. It’s about taking the ordinary things you’re already doing, and figuring out how to turn them into connections that can have a deeply positive impact on your relationship with your child.
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Do you panic when your child has a meltdown? Don’t worry; you’re not alone. Read on for the Dos and Don’ts of kid meltdowns.
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This is a guest post from Amanda Henderson of Safe Children. How would you describe successful parenting? In your role as a mom, chances are you would be extremely pleased to see your kids grow up to be happy and healthy. If those goals fit into your aspirations, read on for advice on setting your
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Mom guilt is unfair, and I want to help you step away from it.
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What are you supposed to do when your kids act defiant or make a mistake? Common parenting advice tells us we need to “teach them a lesson” with consequences they won’t forget.
Listen in to this podcast, or read the transcript, as we break down this framing and replace it with a more helpful approach. You can actually help your children learn the lessons they need to learn without consequences, yelling, or anger. Here’s one way to do that.
The Do-Over and the Big Mistake Parents Make When Trying to Teach a Child a Lesson Read More »
If we want our children to learn empathy, we have to give them empathy. Here’s how.
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A special family Valentine dinner is a fun way to intentionally share and express love for each other. Here’s how to do it.
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