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...
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...
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...
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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