Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
In fact, each of the Extremely Good Parenting Episodes also has an accompanying blog post.
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
