The Common Perspective On “Bad” Behaviour When a kid acts in ways we would prefer they don’t we can look at this as an obstacle or we can choose to look at it as an opportunity. This is not a common view of course. Most people see kids as a problem to be solved. They
Seeking Compliance It can be very frustrating when we want our kids to obey us, to follow us or to cooperate with us and they are resisting. We do so many things to try and get their compliance, from punishing to communicating to explaining. Sometimes it works and we get that compliance, sometimes it doesn’t.
Introducing Conscious Parenting to Older Kids I talk and write a lot about saying YES to kids and raising them in an atmosphere of freedom and respect. Doing away with the authoritative model and replacing it with a collaborative one. When kids who haven’t grown up with this same freedom and guidance are given it
This blog post is so Beautiful. Take a moment to read it then read my short response below. http://www.handsfreemama.com/2014/04/29/children-who-shine-from-within/ We are Guardians of Their Light Protecting the inner light of our children is more important than 99% of the things parenting is usually about. Right after reading this blog I went straight to my 18
I have a deep desire to help children. To help them reach their potential. To help them create a positive self-image. To help them feel kindness, compassion and patience towards themselves and others. I want to give them an education that inspires them, that educates their whole being. That shows them they can accomplish everything
Today I celebrate the birthday of my best friend. The BEST person I know. My learning partner, my teacher, a fountain of wisdom. A being with a sharp, discerning, flexible and open mind. A creative, unpredictable, wild and free imagination. A sharp wit, a keen intellect, a powerful intuition. And the most loving heart. Today
Playing Games When it appears that a kid is playing games to manipulate their parents There is always something deeper going on beneath the surface. As long as we deal with the behaviour they will never stop playing these games For something within has created the need to manipulate. They aren’t doing it to “get
I am listening to Tina Fed’s audio book. It is one of the funniest things I have heard. She is intelligent, insightful, and her deeply feminist perspective is inspiring. Manipulation Through Tantrums I have noticed from watching her on talk shows that she often struggles with parenting. She was on Letterman just a couple of
Teens Live In A World Of Their Own. Neither fully autonomous adults nor carefree children! They are expected to have the responsibility of an adult, but are given none of the freedoms or respect. It’s a transition stage that is confusing and painful. Adults in general don’t understand or appreciate the intensity of the teen