All parents lose their tempers when trying to communicate with their children. If you can find a way to give yourself time to think before responding it can help. Even counting to ten or stepping away for a moment can make a difference.
A Mom of two children often had trouble getting her children out the door in the morning. Impatient tones and upset were often common. Everyone would arrive at their destination drained and worried about being … Continue reading HERE »
I was leading a workshop for parents recently and one Mom, a parent of an older teen and a little one, shared a story from her own childhood. She remembered feeling relaxed and happy, “In … Continue reading HERE »
It is often difficult to remember in the middle of hectic days, interrupted nights and inevitable parent child tensions that little ones really adore their moms. The following story is how I remember it’s true. … Continue reading HERE »
This month I asked parents and children to share their thoughts about homework. Here’s a summary of what they said: WHATS USEFUL ABOUT HOMEWORK? PARENTS It is a good way to know how your child … Continue reading HERE »
