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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How to Raise Responsible Kids
As children grow older it becomes more and more important that they become responsible, independent, and confident in themselves. We all want responsible children, the trick is how to raise responsible kids! Kids need a little guidance and a little follow through but raising responsible children is very doable. Today, I am happy to have Lindsay Jenkins from The Elusive … [Read more...] about How to Raise Responsible Kids
Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children And Resources for Healing
Today, I will share about toxic stress symptoms in partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness. Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children I am so happy to partner with the CYW (Center For Youth Wellness) and their Stress Health resources aimed to support families and individuals dealing with adversity and toxic stress from childhood through … [Read more...] about Toxic Stress Symptoms In Children And Resources for Healing
How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
If you have a tween or a teen, you have probably noticed some moody behavior. Mood swings in children get more common during puberty. I am happy to have an expert today share more about moodiness – identifying signs and ideas on how to best handle moody behavior. Puberty comes with many challenges and Dr. Suanne Kowal-Connelly's new book PARENTING THROUGH PUBERTY: Mood … [Read more...] about How To Handle Mood Swings In Children
Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
Dealing with an angry child can be challenging. You want to keep your cool and help the child learn to deal with their anger in an appropriate way. That is why I am so pleased to be able to share some expert tips for anger management for kids from Maureen Healy’s new book, The Emotionally Healthy Child: Helping Your Child Calm, Center, and Make Smarter Choices (New World … [Read more...] about Anger Management For Kids- Tips For Parenting An Angry Child
How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Your Whole Life
In partnership with Stress Health, an initiative of the Center for Youth Wellness How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Today, I am going to talk about something that is probably a new idea or topic for many people. For others, the idea may seem intuitive. Either way, I bet you learn something new! There is a connection between chronic childhood adversity and long-term … [Read more...] about How Childhood Trauma Affects Health Your Whole Life
What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Overcoming Low Self Esteem
As a parent, we all want to do our best to produce thriving children that will go out into the world and function independently as happy, successful adults. A huge part of that is helping children develop self acceptance as well as a growth mindset. A low self esteem can result in self sabotaging behaviors and depression. As a parent, you may be wondering what causes a low self … [Read more...] about What Causes A Low Self Esteem? And Overcoming Low Self Esteem