by Marjie | Sep 8, 2020 | Mindful Parenting, Raising Resilient Children
The Family Leadership Center leadership team was delighted to welcome parents, grandparents and caregivers across the country to a workshop on setting our kids up for success and resiliency. If you missed it or want to share it with a friend, the slides and content...
by Marjie | Aug 6, 2019 | Raising Resilient Children
As parents, when hard news arrives at the doorstep, we have two immediate responsibilities. First, we have to process, try to make sense of, and comfort ourselves. Second, we need to help our children do the same. If you are wondering how to do this, here are...
by Marjie | Aug 1, 2019 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting, Raising Resilient Children
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 | Handling Misbehavior, Mindful Parenting, Raising Resilient Children
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 | Dec 4, 2018 | Mindful Parenting, Raising Resilient Children
This week we continue our Holiday Harmony series with a focus on gratitude. If you missed Part 1, you can read it here. We would love for our children to feel and embody the spirit of giving at the holidays. But oftentimes, we are so busy at this time of year that we...
by Marjie | May 30, 2016 | Mindful Parenting, Raising Resilient Children
Encouragement means to hearten, strengthen and build courage for another. There are so many ways to be encouraging. Here’s a simple list for starters. Plan activities together – have fun together consistently Be interested in each other’s activities without...
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