Category Archives: Positive Guidance and Social Skills
What is Positive Guidance, Exactly?
The philosophy of positive guidance is one that is often misunderstood. Both by observers and practitioners. Perhaps the number one misconception is that positive guidance, or positive parenting, is the equivalent of passive parenting. There’s this notion that the overriding principle … Continue reading
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Mind in the Making: Chapter 2
I came across a quote from Aristotle recently, that sums up Chapter 2 of Mind in the Making. “It is the mark of an educated mind to entertain a thought without accepting it.” Being able to recognize, anticipate, respect, and … Continue reading
First Friday Q&A for March — Is it OK to Let Them Cry?
What a great question from Elexa, a caregiver in a toddler grouping. (And I’d like to say those stacks of books behind me are waiting to be shelved because I’ve been such a voracious reader lately, but they’re actually left … Continue reading
Mind in the Making: Chapter 1
If you happened to miss the introduction, I’m launching a project. I’ll be reading and discussing the book, Mind in the Making: The Seven Essential Life Skills Every Child Needs right along with all of you who’d like to join. And here’s … Continue reading
A Playful Interview, and a Mind in the Making
I recently had the pleasure of chatting with Melitsa Avila as part of her weekly podcast for Raising Playful Tots. I’d love for you to hop on over here and give it a listen. We discuss socials skills, play, and sharing. I’d … Continue reading
Need More Patience? Start With Yourself.
When talking with parents and teachers about dealing with challenging childhood behaviors, I often hear, “I just need more patience.” It’s true. Patience and perspective go a long way in offering positive and effective guidance. But it’s not something we … Continue reading
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First Friday Q&A : Dealing with a Defiant “NO”
So what do you do about a toddler who suddenly says “NO” to everything? Here are some of my thoughts featured in this month’s First Friday Q&A. (Those who pay close attention will notice this growing baby boy is using up … Continue reading
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Hip Hip Hooray for Valentine’s Day!
I find it interesting, given the interesting discussion on praise that we just had, that Valentine’s Day is creeping around the corner. It may seem unrelated to some, but in my mind if there is one thing that is an even … Continue reading
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