Raising kind kids with parenting that empowers
Let’s face it; life can be challenging at times. And our kids know it better than anyone. They’re learning how to navigate big emotions, communicate difficult situations, and just understand their world. There are moments of pure bliss, which reminds us of the joy of being human and there are other moments where we feel […]
I remember walking into my fifth grade class wearing a really comfortable pair of pink pants that I was super proud of when I heard someone say very condescendingly “Nice pants.” It sucked the wind right out of my sails — so much so I can still feel the hurt of those words decades later. But […]
A large whiteboard hangs in our small hallway between the bathroom and the kitchen. On it, you would see the name of each child in our family over the age of three years old and 25 small circles drawn under each. When initialed, they represent $2 each; but the kids can’t start earning until they […]
The number of times I hear “but” from Jenn and Emma each day is astounding. In their minds not only are they making excuses, but they’re building walls. They’re setting themselves up for failure without realizing that even failure is a gift. They don’t realize that both success and failure are opportunities to grow and […]
Like a stone into water, the ripple effect of our actions can make big waves. And that’s an important concept to teach our children as they explore career opportunities or even just how to be an active citizen in their community. From an early age kids start telling their parents what they want to be […]
As a former high school teacher, I had students ranging from 16-19 who had book smarts but not simple life skills or job etiquette. I told them from day one that no matter what they learned about history, I wanted them to, above all, walk out of my classroom with organization strategies, the ability to […]
