Parents right now are adapting to very different circumstances. We feel a lot of emotion. We feel the responsibility of looking after each other. There are benefits from our being at home and we feel challenged by the uncertainty of what happens next. On a daily basis we balance our needs as parents and those … Continue reading Looking after each other
Building flexible brains
When parents experience a lot of rigidity or chaos in the home it can help to work on ways to increase a more flexible approach.
8 ways to support a sensitive child
Do I have a sensitive child? Ways to support them.
Self-reliant kids do better | how to do less so your kids can do more
Are your kids self-reliant or do you think you are doing too much for them? Would you like to encourage your children to become more self-reliant? A job description looks like this for many parents: Long term, energetic team player needed, for challenging permanent work in a busy and often chaotic environment. Responsibilities include cooking, … Continue reading Self-reliant kids do better | how to do less so your kids can do more
When perfectionism is the enemy of progress | how to help a child who hates making mistakes
"My daughter is doing well academically and excels in many subjects. I am concerned about her perfectionist tendencies. Her reaction to what I see as minor setbacks is out of proportion. When she got a less than perfect result in a test recently she took it very badly. It was like the end of the … Continue reading When perfectionism is the enemy of progress | how to help a child who hates making mistakes
Getting up is hard to do | on cold, dark mornings
Do you have a hard time getting up in the mornings? Parents and kids can struggle on the cold winter days with bad moods. When you are in a bad mood is it hard to shake? What about your child? Are bad moods making it hard for them to get up and do what they … Continue reading Getting up is hard to do | on cold, dark mornings
Why I do what I do
This week I received an email from a parent that made me say "wow". "There are no more meltdowns." This is not a statement to be rushed past. This is a family in which people have strong feelings. They are not "YES" men or women. I am certain everyone is still this way inclined. Even … Continue reading Why I do what I do
Why rough play for boys is more than just fun
I had good intentions for my 2 sons to be creative with art and crafts from an early age. I bought crayons, paint, glue and scissors and lots of glitter. My hopes would rise when they'd run into the house to stick a sticker on something. After 20 seconds maximum they'd run outside and hit … Continue reading Why rough play for boys is more than just fun