It was not lost on me that I read most of this section while my three oldest boys, dressed as ninjas, ran in and out of the room, engaged in an ongoing sword fight/kidnapping plot/tickle war with my husband.
3 Basic Principles for Positive Parents
Anyone who’s had more than one child can attest that kids come with their own quirks. Different temperaments, personalities, and needs. It makes sense then, that there’s no ONE, RIGHT way to parent. It takes an array of tools and approaches to be responsive when you’re dealing with different kids — or simply the mood of the moment.
Weekend Reads 4.12.14
5 Ways to Get Your Kids to Eat Their Dinner!
We have some picky eaters in our family, and I’m not just talking about the shorter members. I wrote recently about the boundaries we’ve set as a family when it comes to eating dinner. Admittedly, those boundaries won’t work for every family, but they seem to work for us right now.
It’s OK Not to Share Section 3b: Sharing People and Toys
Food Fights: How to Handle Picky Eaters
Weekend Reads 3.29.14
Nothing says “Spring Break” like driving 1860 miles in a minivan! That’s what’s on our agenda. What does Spring Break look like for your family? [Read more…]
When it Comes to Challenging Behaviors, Do You Take the Time to C.A.R.E.?
When children present us with their most challenging behaviors, it’s easy to fixate on what they’re doing that gets under our skin. We claim the behavior as the source of our frustration: he throws tantrums / she won’t listen / they constantly argue. But change rarely comes by focusing only on the symptoms. We have to care enough to get to the real source of the behavior.
Secrets of the Fearless Mess-Makers
Weekend Reads 3.21.14
Wild and exciting times around here as we work on all the plans necessary to get our family moved almost 1,000 miles away this summer. Daunting and exciting, but also, busy and distracting! So posts have been a bit sparse as we’ve traveled up and back several times, trying to find that one piece of dirt we’ll settle down on. But while I’ve been away, there have been some fascinating things coming across my screen that I’d love to share with you! (And if you feel like trading, I’ll be happy to take any tips or links for making a big move with your family or for living in the Pacific Northwest in exchange!) [Read more…]
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