A Parenting by Connection instructor in the UK wrote a piece for the Huffington Post titled, Special Time When Your Heart is Breaking. Most of all, I loved the title (having been a poet in a previous life :). But it’s a good piece and reminded me how hard parenting can feel when we’re in […]
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Love for Breakfast: Four Proven Strategies to Reduce Conflict and Increase Cooperation with Your Kids in the Morning–that Work in the Afternoon too!
Getting out of the house in the morning can be tough, and sometimes picking kids up after school is no tea party either! Here are a few strategies to try if you find yourself yelling, bribing, punishing, or frequently frustrated with your child before the day has even begun. They also work well when you’ve […]
Why I lost It and A Few Tips For Handling Summer Stress
Summer vacation should be a time when the family feels more connected. So why is it often so stressful? In June, my stepdaughter and I flew to New York City, just the two of us, to chase the impossible dream of seeing the Broadway musical, Hamilton. I treated those four days in New York with […]
