Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
As parents, we aren't perfect. While we wake up each and every day and want to put our best foot …
Our family had an eye-opening experience this past weekend. We were able to go to the American …
What is it like to “be the village” to someone else’s child?Read More
This morning I sat down and mapped out a route and just how long it would take to walk the 2.1 miles …
Behind the scenes at home: How to be the quiet, gentle parent for our kids to seek comfortRead More
I was once told that I would really value my strong willed kids one day, but that it would be hard …
How to connect to a child toeing the line between defiance and a strong willRead More
Listening to Jenn, my 5-year-old, I hear her uninhibited enthusiasm each afternoon. She always gives …
How to think like a child — When the world is huge and time drags onRead More
In 2011, I started shifting away from negative language in my high school classroom to a more …
How to shift to positive language and encourage better behaviorRead More
Our family believes in natural and logical consequences. We also strive for positive guidance …
How to positively respond to a child’s defiance and lyingRead More
Armed with what I felt was the perfect curriculum to shape 125 young teenage minds to understand, …
What “soft skills” are proven to help teens excel in the future?Read More
