by Lara | Aug 7, 2023 | Mindful Parenting
A Guide by Grade-Level As we shop for school supplies, download all the apps, and learn the new bus routes and classroom routines for a brand new school year, there’s another important question we might ask ourselves as parents: Have you “upgraded your software” when...
by Lara | Aug 4, 2023 | Raising Resilient Children, Parenting Styles, Mindful Parenting
Why Sharing Power Matters The traditional family model for hundreds of years has been a “Power-Over” model. The parents hold the power; the kids learn to live and grow within that power structure; and one day the kids grow up to build their own family, in which they...
by Lara | Jul 7, 2023 | Raising Resilient Children, Community, Cooperative Games
Do you ever feel like life itself has turned into one big competition for our kids? As a parent, I find myself constantly pulling my kids’ focus away from “who’s better at XYZ.” I work to turn their attention to others and fight off the Me! Me! Me!...
by Lara | May 25, 2023 | Mindful Parenting
When creating a Screen Use Agreement as a family, the most important piece is the conversation. The goal is to come together as a family to create the agreement, taking into account everyone’s perspectives, needs, and desires. Keep the language positive and...
by Lara | May 2, 2023 | Raising Resilient Children, Mindful Parenting, Alfred Adler
Imagine for a moment that you live in an alternate society. In this society, your home and community laws are determined solely by an all-powerful ruler that monitors everything you do, both day and night. The laws are fairly clear, but occasionally you find yourself...
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