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New Baby – Helping Our ‘Good’ Kids Express Hard Feelings 22 Aug 2013 | 05:26 am
It happens surprisingly often. Parents requesting my advice give an extensive, detailed account of the difficulties they are having with their child, and then just as they are wrapping up, they’ll cas...
9 Parenting Words To Live By 15 Aug 2013 | 08:38 am
When you think of parenting, what words and images come to mind? For me it’s ‘love’, then ‘hugs’, ‘pride’, ‘joy’ and one more word that unfortunately comes with the territory: ‘worry’. (I admit I’m ....
Repairing Relationships With Our Children 8 Aug 2013 | 08:11 am
Hi Janet, Thank you! Every article you write speaks to my personal needs as a parent right now. I have a 3.5 year old and an 11 month old, and I wish I had found your parenting philosophy before we h...
Unexpected Toy Find! 31 Jul 2013 | 07:25 am
I’m a play geek. Ever since I first recognized the value of inner-directed free play for young children, I’ve been hooked on providing the environments and materials that encourage it. Over the last....
Truths About Consequences 25 Jul 2013 | 07:10 am
“Like many parents, ‘consequences’ is one of my buzzwords. I use it before Emmett behaves poorly. I use it while Emmett is behaving poorly. I use it after Emmett has behaved poorly. I use it with tedi...
Cutting the Cutesy With Our Kids 18 Jul 2013 | 05:23 am
Stepping into our children’s shoes (or booties) from time to time in order to see their point-of-view helps us to empathize, meet their needs, foster healthy self-worth and a secure attachment. Sensi...
A Secret To Handling Conflicts With Your Kids (From Toddlers To Teens) 11 Jul 2013 | 08:28 am
It wasn’t until we’d found our place in the absurdly long line at Starbucks that I realized my daughter was mad at me for leaving the house late. I’d mistaken her sullenness for her typical morning le...
The Glorious Freedom of a Capable Child 4 Jul 2013 | 07:49 am
My favorite part of blogging are the stories parents and caregivers share with me from all over the world. While the details are always slightly different, the stories usually begin with a common expe...
Never Too Late for Respectful Parenting 27 Jun 2013 | 08:53 am
Since most of the advice I share is focused on the infant, toddler and preschool years, parents who have older children frequently ask me, “Is it too late?” My answer is an unqualified “never.” The f...
Parenting A Strong-Willed Child 21 Jun 2013 | 05:48 am
After years of observing young children, teaching parents, and being somewhat conscious of my own learning process, I’ve become increasingly fascinated by the way we humans learn. I find it especially...
