In my coaching practice, one of the most important skills I convey and teach to parents is that of EMOTION COACHING. “Children need the experience of feeling emotions and practice tolerating them to develop self-control and emotional intelligence. “- John Gottman Emotion coaching is the practice of tuning into children’s feelings, and teaching them to recognize their emotions and providing ...
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Independence is a good thing!
In this ever-changing world, finding the right balance between protecting our children and fostering their independence can be a daunting task. The show "Old Enough" on Netflix, featuring toddlers aged two to four running errands independently in Japan, raises thought-provoking questions about our own parenting approaches. While we might not be sending our young ones on solo grocery runs, ...
When “Good Enough” is Enough
As parents, it's easy to fall into the trap of perfectionism, but we're here to remind you that it's okay to have bad days and make mistakes. Our aim is to provide you with insights, tips, and encouragement to navigate the highs and lows of parenthood with grace and self-compassion. Join us on this empowering adventure as we learn together and embrace the beauty of imperfection. Let's create a ...
5 Tech Tips for Summer Vacation
Summer vacation is here, and as we embrace this season of fun and relaxation, it's essential to establish healthy technology habits for our families. To help you navigate this digital landscape, we're sharing five tech tips to promote balance and harmony at home: Strive for Balance: Technology is here to stay, and it's crucial to strike a balance. Encourage your kids to be tech-savvy while ...
Simple Conversations To Have With Your Kids About Their Screen Usage
The Surgeon General recently came out with a report that "Warns That Social Media May Harm Children and Adolescents." The report highlighted our current fears of social media usage in our kids. We’ve all read the recommendations, I’ve discussed them in this newsletter and now the surgeon general has declared with more urgency a few recommendations for families to adopt. Social Media is here ...
Should Kids Have Trigger Warnings? Careful….Life is Hard!
If you are feeling like your parenting game could use a spring cleaning, learning some Positive Discipline parenting tools can be just the thing you need to reduce stress & increase your happiness & connection within your family. “A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.” - Rudolf Dreikurs I’ve talked about the importance of building resilience skills in your children. It’s ...
Asking vs. Telling Skill
Let’s start with the challenge, “My Child Doesn’t Listen”. When a parent says my child doesn’t listen, they really mean they won’t obey. Wouldn’t you rather have cooperation and motivation from within than obedience from fear, or from a child who is learning to be an approval junkie? When children don’t listen it could be that you are lecturing or making demands that create classic power ...
Technology Limits in your Home
A few basic parenting ground rules to establish TECHNOLOGY HARMONY at home. We’ve all read endless articles about technology, safety and its negative impact. Keep having conversations with your children about it. Ask them direct questions about their usage and never be afraid to adjust the rules in your home. Many parents complain about their child’s endless hours on their phones, yet have ...
The Good Enough Parent
You want more than anything to be a great parent, be available and to not have “shortcomings”. The good news is that kids just need you to be a “GOOD ENOUGH PARENT”. You don’t have to be perfect for your child to be happy and healthy. You can make mistakes and have bad days. Just keep trying. Success might require many tries and even the best strategies might have to be revised. Give yourself the ...
Importance of Teaching our Kids Cooperation
Your child is watching and listening to you. How do you interact with family members, friends and even strangers? How do you speak to people? How do you support them? How do you build connections? When your kids are younger and you see them cooperating, point it out and say “I like the way you’re playing well with your sister.” You can use the word, COOPERATION, but explain it as it’s a way ...
