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How to Talk to Our Kids About Scary Things (Part 2)

by Marjie | Jun 30, 2022 | Dealing with Hard Things, Raising Resilient Children, Mindful Parenting

“This is life. You don’t get a vote about what you have to deal with. You do get a vote on whether you deal with it or not.” – Barbara Fairfield, LMFT Often, parents are afraid to bring up anything traumatic because they fear they’ll traumatize their...
A Different Perspective on Life’s Challenges

A Different Perspective on Life’s Challenges

by Marjie | May 4, 2022 | Parenting Styles, Newsletter, Community, Alfred Adler

A friend and I were recently thinking together about some challenges. We noticed how our line of reasoning started to sound something like:  “If only __(insert stressful situation here)__ wasn’t happening. Then, I’d be able to relax, find my peace, and be a...
So Long, Sibling Rivalry!

So Long, Sibling Rivalry!

by Marjie | Apr 13, 2022 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting, Alfred Adler, Raising Resilient Children

 Check out this recording of our fun and informative webinar on dealing with this common parenting issue, and read on for some fast tips and tricks! Effective solutions to sibling rivalry don’t always appear like they are directly addressing the problem,...
Don’t Fear Those Teen Years

Don’t Fear Those Teen Years

by Marjie | Apr 5, 2022 | Raising Resilient Children, Parenting Styles, Mindful Parenting, Teens

When a news commentator claimed that the (then 15-year old) Swedish environmental activist, Greta Thunberg, was simply the puppet of her parent’s agenda, another wryly noted, clearly this commentator never raised a teen!  Teens. What comes to mind when you think...
Holiday Harmony, Part 1: The Gift of Gratitude

Holiday Harmony, Part 1: The Gift of Gratitude

by Marjie | Nov 12, 2021 | Raising Resilient Children, Mindful Parenting

In this holiday blog series, we will share ways parents can give lasting joy, connection, and happiness – without stress or over-consuming during the holidays.  In part one, we explore gifts that deliver lasting happiness.  Can a gift received during the...
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