“Remember, you are the boss, a wise, equitable, loving, and consistent one.”
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“Echoing these emotions can coexist with holding the limit.”
Read moreListening to children: the importance of respecting emotional process
“Expecting a child to listen to reason when they are flooded with emotion isn't realistic.”
Read moreChildren and the News: Processing Hard Topics
I recently came across a wonderful episode of Mr. Rogers for parents, produced a very long time ago, when Kennedy was assassinated…
Read moreFinding a Preschool
Once I became a parent and needed childcare, it was a frustrating and overwhelming experience looking for a high quality program that had space…
Read more10 Tips for Supporting Self-Confidence in Young Children
“When we feel good about our own capacity to succeed at the things we attempt, we are more likely to try new things, to keep trying, to enjoy the process, and to learn as we go.”
Read moreDaily Flow with Young Children at Home
Rituals and routines can be centering for children and parents, providing a flow to the day that is calming and reassuring. This structure…
Read moreFostering Autonomy in Children
“Adults want to teach and help but what we do in that vein may not actually be helpful to our children’s learning.”
Read moreThoughts about a book and parenting trends
“Our saving grace in conscious and connected parenting is that we know we will make mistakes, we understand that trying is more important than failing, and that forgiveness comes easily when love is true.”
Read moreMedia and Screen-Time: Tips and Guidelines
“Just because it’s attractive and they like it, doesn’t mean they should have access to it.”
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