I have a thing about negatively charged words most often said in anger. I really dislike them. Sometimes I feel like I might be alone in this. What does hate mean? I stopped what I was doing and came face to face with my daughter. You heard that on Clifford last night. …
With the amount of bullying that exists in this world, you would think that parents would want to do better. Regardless of your religion, race, or sexual preference, shouldn’t we all share a common goal of protecting our children? Shouldn’t we all strive to teach them kindness, empathy, and mutual respect? Shouldn’t we give …
Practice forgiveness. It teaches your children the emotional freedom that comes with letting go of negative emotions. Sounds simple, right? And yet, people often struggle to forgive and forget…to just move on. At times, people carry around negative feelings and emotions. Those feelings might fade into the background for a little while, but …
There is a fine between promoting independence and simply ignoring your kids. From the very beginning, children need to be loved, nurtured, and attended to. That’s what parenting is all about: Expanding your heart and giving to your child. A large part of that giving comes in the form of engaging. When they …
Following the birth of a new baby is a long stretch of time where nothing else matters. Feedings, sleep, and family take center stage as everyone adjusts to this new little being. It’s bliss. Ok, maybe it’s not bliss every single second of the day. There are crying, sleep deprivation, and new parent …