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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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
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
