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So Long, Sibling Rivalry!

So Long, Sibling Rivalry!

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

 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,...
The Art of the Open-Ended Conversation

The Art of the Open-Ended Conversation

by Paige Trevor | Feb 4, 2022 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

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,...
Special Time / Hang Time: the heart of what really matters

Special Time / Hang Time: the heart of what really matters

by Marjie | Aug 1, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children, Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

My sister wisely told me,  “Kids who are demanding time and attention need… time and attention!” I totally agree. The challenge is, how do we give a demanding kid the attention she appears to crave without feeling like we’re rewarding negative...
Help! Bedtime Blues

Help! Bedtime Blues

by Marjie | May 1, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children, Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

Dear Marjie, My child can’t settle down at bedtime unless I lie down next to her until she falls asleep. I’m not able to get anything done in the evenings or have time alone with my husband. Help!  – Worn Out Mom   Yes, many parents have been here! This is...
Punishment Disguised As Parenting

Punishment Disguised As Parenting

by Marjie | Apr 8, 2018 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting

Have you ever had the experience of your child trying to get your attention, not succeeding and then taking their efforts up a disturbing notch? I was recently working with a parent who went through this very experience. The question was, “how do we handle these...
Problem Solving Through Family Meetings: A Personal Reflection

Problem Solving Through Family Meetings: A Personal Reflection

by Marjie | Jan 11, 2018 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting, Family Meeting

It is just after 10pm on a Wednesday night and I feel worn out. The dishes are finally done, stars twinkle outside the kitchen window and my kids, 11 and 14, are asleep in their beds. Just before flipping off the kitchen lights, I take the pencil that clings to the...

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