Hard Moments with a Child Often “Go Better” than Parents Realize
After many years of talking to moms and dads I have come to believe that even at the end of a hard day or overwhelming moment parents have managed to offer something useful to their child.
A dad and mom came to talk with me about the eldest of their two children, Marty. He was becoming increasingly stubborn and upset at home. The family had been fortunate in many ways; mom … 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 »
Aaron is a 9-year-old boy who often refuses to leave the house for fun family outings without an argument. He is also frequently discouraged by math and easily overwhelmed when playing on his basketball team … Continue reading HERE »
This month I asked parents about how they manage to keep things going smoothly in the cold, dark months of winter. Here is what they said: It’s tough!! We travel places even if they are … Continue reading HERE »
