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A Different Perspective on Life’s Challenges
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!
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, however,...
Don’t Fear Those Teen Years
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...
You Are Not Alone
Raising children is a path that millions have walked before and millions more will walk in the future. So, shouldn’t parenting feel like being part of a big club? Yet, sometimes our individual parenting journeys can make us feel all alone and isolated, especially when...
The Art of the Open-Ended Conversation
As a parent educator and mom of two, I experience and listen to lots of parenting struggles. Of the many tips and tools I know, one has been jumping out at me lately: the open-ended conversation. As parents looking for solutions, we often draw upon wisdom, directions,...
How to Say Goodbye to 2021 with The 4 Crucial Cs
As we move into a new year, it can be fun to think about what we want to carry over, and what we want to leave behind. For you, 2021 may have brought some challenges and triumphs and, hopefully, happy memories and growth. It can be meaningful to the children in our...
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