one parent's path to following her heart and ignoring expectations
Talking to the boys about the darker side of life started with vehicles and a book. My sons love vehicles. If it has wheels or tracks, it is already on …
Things to Remember When Talking About The Darker Side of Humanity With Your Child Read More
As a teen, I had developed a strong interest in psychology and reading books I had “borrowed” from my dad’s shelves. I hid his old books in my closet…When I …
Another Way To Break Through To Communicating And Ignoring Second Hand Reputations Read More
Most of us know that communicating with children is different than when we communicate with adults. Being heard can be a struggle for parents and children. Yet, communication is so …
Speaking The Language Of Children Read More
This post was inspired by a conversation I had with a teen girl (let me say this, our kids notice everything). Without getting into details about this conversation, I will …
Styles of Communication and How It Can Impact the Relationships We Have with Our Kids Read More
One of the obvious observations I have made, while parenting, is that our parental experiences can look different. However, it isn’t obvious to know how well we are engaging our …
Communicating with a Child and Being OK Without a Rulebook Read More