Positive parenting is an approach that is built on mutual respect and treating your child as a person with feelings and the ability to think and make decisions. The positive parenting approach means saying good-bye to “because I said so” and instead, modeling good communication skills. The power of positive parenting is that if we show our children how to communicate … [Read more...] about 5 Positive Parenting Tips That Make Parenting Easier
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Parenting With Humor And Funny Jokes Children Will Love
Humor is a highly esteemed trait in people. If someone can make you laugh and enjoy yourself, you can't help but like them. But does humor mesh with parenting? Absolutely. Each person has their own personality and you have to be true to that. Parenting with humor is a great way to help kids relax and learn to enjoy life even in its simple funny moments. Even though I love … [Read more...] about Parenting With Humor And Funny Jokes Children Will Love
Three Unique Ways To Be A Better Parent
We all know the basics of being a good parent. Be kind, be understanding, be loving, be compassionate, be strong, etc. etc. etc. But there are also quite a few unique ways to be successful in parenting by thinking just a tad outside the box. Being a wee bit different does not mean you are failing as a parent. In fact, it could be the difference between raising happy, healthy … [Read more...] about Three Unique Ways To Be A Better Parent
When You And Your Partner Have Different Types Of Parenting Styles
So, you're a first-time parent? Congratulations! You’re probably going through the entire gamut of emotions right now. And, because it can be equal parts exciting and scary, you will need quite a bit of support. Ideally, your partner is the best person to share in your every high and low. Sometimes though, disagreements about different types of parenting styles can create a … [Read more...] about When You And Your Partner Have Different Types Of Parenting Styles
How To Start Slow Parenting
Black Friday… that mad, post Thanksgiving rush to buy items that you had no idea you even needed 30 days ago. Hurry, hurry, hurry. Buy, buy, buy. I saw it all over town and TV today, right down to the viral video of two “jolly shoppers” fighting over a bargain in a suburban Minnesota mall. It all just screams love and joy and good times, doesn't it? And doesn't it also set … [Read more...] about How To Start Slow Parenting
A Look at Gender Specific Parenting vs. Gender Neutral Parenting
As you may have read or heard in the news, gender neutral parenting is becoming a more and more popular option these days. In fact, one article in the popular magazine notes how one family chose to keep their child's actual physical gender a secret until the child went to preschool! While most families don't choose to be quite this extreme, gender neutral parenting is taking … [Read more...] about A Look at Gender Specific Parenting vs. Gender Neutral Parenting