I am not sure that as a child I learned to develop emotional strength in a way that would serve me …
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How to help kids develop emotional strength for life
How to set limits and empower kids when they fail — Reclaim discipline without shame
To shame someone is to put them down. It's to crush their heart and make them feel less-than in the …
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Can’t shake the anger? How to be vulnerable and reset with your kids.
If we're being honest, it can be hard at times to stay patient as a parent. It's not something …
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Behind the scenes at home: How to be the quiet, gentle parent for our kids to seek comfort
This morning I sat down and mapped out a route and just how long it would take to walk the 2.1 miles …
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How to connect to a child toeing the line between defiance and a strong will
I was once told that I would really value my strong willed kids one day, but that it would be hard …
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How to think like a child — When the world is huge and time drags on
Listening to Jenn, my 5-year-old, I hear her uninhibited enthusiasm each afternoon. She always gives …
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How to shift to positive language and encourage better behavior
In 2011, I started shifting away from negative language in my high school classroom to a more …
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How to positively respond to a child’s defiance and lying
Our family believes in natural and logical consequences. We also strive for positive guidance …
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