More than a year has passed since launching my first Ebook, Parenting with Positive Guidance: Tools for Building Discipline from the Inside Out. I’ve been amazed with the response throughout the whole process. I’ve heard from people who have come from abusive childhoods who are looking for another way to raise their children. I’ve heard from people who have come from loving homes who want more support building a loving home of their own. I’ve heard from parents who already believe in the philosophy of positive guidance, but wanted to know what it looks like in action. Bottom line: I’ve heard from good parents who just want to be better. And I’ve been so pleased with the warm way Parenting with Positive Guidance has been received.
What is Positive Guidance, Exactly?
The philosophy of positive guidance is one that is often misunderstood. Both by observers and practitioners.
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.”
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 out after being used as weights for some fantastic fort building….)
(This video can also be viewed directly on YouTube.)
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 the latest perk: Ellen Galinsky has graciously offered to answer some of your questions at the end of our virtual book club meeting! I’ll be giving you more details on that in the future. For now, grab the book from your library, order it up on Amazon, borrow it from a friend — just get reading! And keep track of the ideas you want to discuss here, and those questions you’d love to have answered by Ellen Galinsky herself!
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 love to hear your thoughts. (Particularly on the sticky question about how to manage different parent philosophies within a playgroup.)
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 can merely wish upon ourselves.
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 some of my lung capacity. :0)
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 more powerful reinforcer for children than praise it is love. Pure, unconditional love. That can be shown through the words you say, the actions you take, and the time you spend together.
Pondering Praise
Because I follow the brilliant Janet Lansbury on Facebook, I have come across several interesting posts about praise recently. In one of those, Lisa Sunbury of Regarding Baby shared her thoughts in Praise Not , a read I would recommend. All this reading got me thinking about praise.
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