How to Undermine a Mom
“If you do that, you’ll ruin your kids for life.” How would you feel if someone said that to you? If you are a strong and confident parent, you’d hear it, think about it, maybe do some research, or file … Continued
Love, Grief, and the Many Shades of Parenting
This week a dear family friend passed away. He was a husband, father, grandpa, friend, as well as a loved university professor, His wife, a mom and a grandma, and a devoted reader of my blog asked me to write … Continued
What to Do When Parents Don’t Agree About Parenting
When it comes to parenting, it can be a shock to find out that you and your partner are not on the same page about how to raise your children – let alone even in the same book. Scenario #1 – … Continued
Teaching your children (and yourself) to embrace life
I love this video! It was going viral on Friday and I absolutely needed to share it with you. Why? Because it’s an example of wonderful responsive loving parenting, And an example of joyously embracing life with your child. I … Continued
How to Stop Beating Yourself Up and Be a Good Parent
“What am I doing wrong?” – I hear this from parents often, especially when their children have a meltdown in the store. Parents are embarrassed, ashamed. They feel that everyone is judging them, and worse, they are judging themselves. I’m … Continued
Is Attachment Parenting Right for You and Your Baby?
From time to time I am asked to give presentations to new parents. I love meeting new parents and helping to answer their questions. This week, I have been asked by a local parent support group to talk about Attachment … Continued
Life after the Holidays and “Coming Down Again”
There is a Rolling Stones song from the 70’s aptly titled “Coming Down Again”. Being that it was the 70’s and it was the Stones, it was, of course, written about coming down from a chemical high of some sort. … Continued
OMG the in-laws are coming! A Guide to Surviving Family Visits
Does the thought of the in-laws coming to visit your young family bring a smile of joy to your face or… does it strike fear in your heart? Perhaps you’re full of joyful anticipation about visiting your kid’s family and … Continued
Anger and Frustration: How to help kids deal with their strong emotions
“I hate them! I hate this party! They’re not my friends anymore. I wanna go home and I wanna see my mom. I wanna see my Dad. I’m going away. I’m never going to play with them again. I hate … Continued
Self-confident kids and the importance of taking risks
“Be back in time for dinner!” That was me as a kid as I ran out the door to go play with my friends. I lived in a four room apartment on the 8th floor of a New York City … Continued