From the moment you become a parent, the love you have for another human is indescribable. There is joy, hope and awe. And intertwined with those positive feelings are exhaustion, fear, angst, frustration and overwhelm. The responsibilities of parenthood are overwhelming. You are now a leader guiding a young life to adulthood. It's exhilarating and terrifying. And as you try to be the best parent you can … [Read more...] about 3 Road Blocks to Parenting Success
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What you need as a parent and where to start
Have you ever tried to remain calm while hungry or tired? Or attempt to enforce a limit (sorry kids, no ice cream tonight) after a long, stressful day at work? It probably didn't end well. This is because you're lower level basic needs weren't met. And if you don't have the necessary amount of "fuel," it's hard to be your best self. Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs In 1943, Abraham Maslow created the … [Read more...] about What you need as a parent and where to start
How to Get Your Kids to Listen
Parents often tell me they want to stop repeating themselves and ask how to get their kids to listen. I agree, it would be less stressful if kids listened the first time (or even the second time!). But listening is hard, in fact, I know several adults that struggle with listening too. If you want your kids to listen to you, the best thing you can do is practice listening to them. I have taken several classes that … [Read more...] about How to Get Your Kids to Listen
Why kids don’t listen
Do your kids ever ignore you or not listen to you? Do you find yourself repeating the same thing over and over? Kids don't listen. Or at least that's how it feels. But what if I told you that kids do listen. In fact, they are sponges absorbing way more than we sometimes want. They hear us (at least most of the time). The struggle is that they choose to ignore what we are asking of them. We can't force someone to … [Read more...] about Why kids don’t listen
The Power of Letting Go
It feels good to have power, or to believe we are in control. And it can feel debilitating when we feel we have lost our power or control. For some, it feels like a constant battle. As humans (young and old) we crave control. However, in life, and especially parenting, it's important to focus on letting go. "Control is the master addiction. Drop it. Let go. Let life be what it is."-David Allen We can choose to … [Read more...] about The Power of Letting Go
Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Parenting requires support. As humans, we are social creatures. However, in the midst of this pandemic, it is hard to get a break and utilize support networks in ways that helped us in the past. No, let me correct that, this is more than "hard." Parenting during this pandemic sometimes feels impossible, especially when we are cut off from our support networks. A lot … [Read more...] about Pandemic Parenting Support: 3 things you can do
