How to Communicate with Your Kids
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Sunday, February 14th, 2010“Stop running!”
“Get out of the water!”
“Stop climbing on that!”
Sound familiar?
If you are anything like me, even with my best intentions to make sure my son hears plenty of “Yes’s,” he still get his shares of “no’s” and “stop that.” Probably more than I would like to admit.
Yesterday we arrived at Disney World…the happiest place on [...]
Washington Needs a Co-Parenting Class
Thursday, February 11th, 2010I have never used this blog to make a political statement and I am not about to do so today. I personally do not care if you are a Republican a Democrat or and Independent. I don’t care if you are a card carrying member of the Green Party, Brown Party, Yellow Party or Chuckie [...]
Practice Practice Practice
Friday, January 22nd, 2010They say that practice makes perfect. Who ever said that was obviously not a parent. I have practiced at being a good parent ever since day one. I continue to practice at it each and every day. Last week I thought that I had finally figured it out and then my 13 year old teenage [...]
By George I Think She’s Got It
Wednesday, January 13th, 2010At 7 years old, Paris still did not know how to tie her shoe. She was very frustrated with this, especially since many of her classmates knew how to do it. She would complain about it every blue moon and when she did, I would attempt to teach her. It always ended up in a [...]
Parental Alienation and the Holidays
Monday, January 4th, 2010This year the holidays were super fun. I had my girl’s we did our bi-annual cookie bake off. We make more sweets then we know what to do with and then invite people over Christmas Eve to eat cookies and then take them home. This year was particularly fun because my girls were old enough [...]
The 40” Jedi Speaks – Be A Rhino, Step Up And BE Great!
Sunday, December 20th, 2009Your child goes into ‘reaction.’ He’s reaching out, trying to get your attention. Do you give it to him? If so, how do you do it? Would you dare miss that important business meeting to connect with your kids?
Healthy Parenting: Start Your Conversations With ‘Yes’
Tuesday, December 15th, 2009I get really tired of saying ‘no’ to Max when he is doing something that is not in his best interest.
Instead, I have created a mantra this year that allows me to say ‘yes’ more often, by discerning a situation and looking for ways to create more harmonious and positive outcomes.
The timing is perfect, as [...]