Have you ever noticed how children seek our attention at the most inopportune times? When you’re on the phone. When you’re making dinner. And a favorite at our house, when you’re in the bathroom. If behavior is communication, what might our children be telling us during these moments?
Read MoreRecently, over a heated game of Sorry my son announced we should have a family meeting. Me, always the organizer, had to bite my tongue as I sat back and resisted the urge to take control. This was a chance for my child to take the lead.
Read MoreAs parents, we try to make our children’s lives safe and predictable. However, schedules change, plans get cancelled, major life events take hold, and we may even “bend” the rules a time or two. Change is inevitable! (And sometimes, so are tantrums.)
Read MoreAs the long holiday approaches, you might be looking forward to some down time. Or traveling. Or visiting family. Or all of the above. As adults, it may be “easy” to transition from activity to activity, but for some children, the shift in your well-established routine may cause inflexible thinking.
Read MoreJust the thought of the holiday season makes my heart quicken. The over committing. The obligations. The planning. The optimizing each moment. All in the spirit to be more, enjoy more, do more. Ultimately, this takes a toll on us.
Read MoreAs the temperature drops and more and more families head indoors, visions of warmth and family bonding around a fireplace come to mind. But I must confess, we don’t have a fireplace. So, the next best thing to comfort and warmth with my family is a game night!
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