“I want my kid to listen without having to yell at him.” Sound familiar? I get it. When we yell, it feels like it’s our kid’s problem; in reality, it’s more about us than them when we yell. Yelling has become the new spanking. If we only try to stop yelling. It’s not...
Ah, summer, the days seem to breeze by. Everyone in the family is generally in a good mood. We’re outside and not glued to a schedule. We usually do things at about the same time, but there is a relaxed, not as structured rhythm to it. Then August hits, and everywhere...
All of these tips are about filling up your child’s connection cup because children grow in relationships. No matter what happens outside the house, I think we all strive for the home to be a place of repair and recovery. Getting our children emotionally ready for...
How much of your school experience do you remember? When I think back on my own school experience, I can remember fondly preschool, kindergarten, and fifth grade, that’s about it. I often wonder if it is because that is when I could “play” during the school day. Play...
The best feeling in the world is connecting with another human being. We all know we love our children, but do they know? We all want to feel loved. It gives us a sense of acceptance, belonging, and security. How do we show love, how do we know when we are feeling...
What are the ways you “notice” the significant people in your life? The Month of Love Ah, February, the month of love. “Love The One You’re With” was on the radio recently. When I first listened to the song, I thought, “Hey, that’s messed up. If the person you love...
