This is the only child-rearing thing that I have no strong opinions about... you never thought you’d hear that from me, did you?
That’s because this is a temporary thing, I say do what works and get it over with.
The only thing I’d say please don’t do is...
It’s summer and I’ve gotten PMs from moms asking what kind of “academic activities” they can do for their kids to teach them stuff. Yet other moms are worried their kids won’t be “preschool ready” at age 3/4 and how can they catch them up on their...
So pause and think for a second... right now, what is something you're struggling with and feels hard? Not just related to parenthood but anything really.. what has you feeling discouraged, sad or just plain blah?
Now that you know what it is, do you think it would be nice if someone you love...
I can see how it appears that way to you.
As they say, "The kids who need the most love, ask for it in the hardest ways..."
I invite you to reflect on the following...
Wherever kids go, people judge them based on their behavior in the few minutes they observe them. We hear all kinds of comments.
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I recently had a consult with a lovely couple who have a toddler. I was coaching the father through what he might say to their not yet 2yo toddler when he’s upset, and the father said, “Of course it’s not just my words.. he will understand my tone and body...