We all want our children to communicate respectfully. But what exactly does that mean and how can we explain it to them? Communication is made up not only of words and their meaning but facial expression, body language, and the influence on the listener. Thanks to Vecteezy, a comprehensive online collection of graphics, I have… {read more}
Positive Parenting
How to Teach Kids to Deal with Bullying
No one can make you feel inferior without your consent. – Eleanor Roosevelt It’s a great sentiment but goodness, if only things were that simple, right? Bullying is not a small thing to deal with, no matter what age you are. But children are very vulnerable to bullying because it can influence their self-esteem, confidence, and… {read more}
How to Talk to Kids About “Bad” Behaviour
Every parent has a different opinion about what “bad” behaviour is. If it’s so hard to define, how can we speak of it to our children? I’m thankful to have a special guest on the blog today to help us explore this topic. Nicole Schwarz is a mom to 3 girls, a Parent Coach with… {read more}
How to Talk to Your Kids About Being Happy
Do you want your kids to be happy? Of course you do! We all do… But how many parents actually talk to their kids about how to lead a happy life and what it actually means to be happy? Ellen Jackson from Potential Psychology is The People Potential Specialist. She writes about human experience and why we… {read more}
How to Talk to Your Kids About Feelings
We all experience different feelings every day: happiness, sadness, pride, anger, surprise, anxiety and many more. Do your kids know the names of these different emotions? Do they know how to cope with them? I’m excited to have Janine Halloran here on the blog today, who is the founder of Coping Skills for Kids where… {read more}
Help for Yellers: Learning to Manage Your Response {+ Printable Daily Reaction Journal}
I have read what feels like a zillion articles on yelling. I know yelling is bad. I know it hurts my kids and our relationship. But here’s a confession: I also haven’t totally stopped yet. Why is that? This is a perfect example of when knowledge and action are not in alignment. That means knowing a piece of… {read more}
5 Easy Ways Grandparents Can Be Involved in Character Building
When I was growing up, my grandmother was a huge influence in my life. I looked up to her and listened to her stories with an intensity that I rarely paid others. I watched the way she interacted with others and respected her in a different way than I did my own parents. The beauty… {read more}
Tips for Parents to Learn How to Connect versus Correct
It can be very hard to change your parenting habits when you were raised a certain way, and had particular phrases and reactions drilled into you as a child. It’s only natural to copy what you know, but is that always the best thing to do? I am putting a lot of effort in to learn… {read more}
