There is something so sweet about watching our older children mimic our parenting approach with their younger siblings. At 7, our oldest is interested and physically strong enough to care for her new baby sister.
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I've been on board with limiting praise for my kids ever since reading Unconditional Parenting by Alfie Kohn. But I didn't undestand the internal impact of praise until recently. |
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We all know which kid Mom and Dad liked best, and odds are you're thinking it's not you. But does that really make a difference? It can, researchers say, but not always the way you might think. |
Describing what you observe is happening in a non-dramatic, non-judgemental tone of voice is called "mirroring" and can be used as a positive discipline tehcnique as well as an attunement excercise in learning how to respond with sensitivity. |
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The good news is that there is so much more that we know now about child development and brain development that there are so many more options for parents and caregivers that really do work so much more than spanking ever did -- and keeps... read more |
When we think of a child in a certain way, we lock him right into the way we perceive him. Without intending to do so, we imprison children into patterns of behaving. |
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The thought of sending my first child to preschool always had me worried. |
It's important to step back and look at the big picture when we find ourselves opting for quick fixes. |
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Research shows that the number one predictor of a child's emotional well-being was whether they knew their family history. |
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