When our natural tendencies as parents are to yell, lecture, and pull a power play, it can be hard to spot an emotional fever, and harder still to use active listening as your go-to parenting tool in that situation. As awkward and uncomfortable you are when you first try to active listen your child, keep at it. Even better, own up to your efforts to change your approach to parenting and ask for feedback from her. She will get a kick out of helping you out. Shoe on the other foot kind of thing. Practice, practice, practice, and you'll get the hang of this active listening. Trading in power plays for greater emotional intimacy is well worth it. We all have teachable moments, don't we?
Being There in Tough Times
Planning Summer Fun in Critical Times
Tending to kid health issues
Pandemic Parental Fatigue
Holiday Challenges
Kid Health Issues
Stress & Wellness Checks
Navigating Cars and Bullies
Too much is Too Much
Holiday Gatherings
Pandemic Options
Christmas Questions
Making Birthdays Speical
Personalizing birthdays in your family
Starting the New School Year
Making Birthdays Special
Newborn Blues, Getting Ready for Pandemic School Year
Preparing for the New in the Family
Getting Your Child's Birthday "just right."
Above All Else, Show Kindness toYour Kids.
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