


When Children WHINE
Whining is both extremely effective at getting our attention AND getting on our nerves. It’s actually scientifically proven to be annoying, even across different cultures. What should we do when kids are whining? As with all things in peaceful parenting, we...
How to Handle Lying with Younger and Older Kids
I know how upsetting it is when our children lie. We all want our kids to be good people. We worry that if our child is lying that we have done something wrong and that they aren’t developing good character. The answers are different depending on the age of the...
Dealing With Extended Family Challenges (At the Holidays or Anytime)
Complicated relationships in your extended family? Do you worry your kids are too much? Do you feel like you’re walking on eggshells? Perhaps your mother-in-law thinks you’re not hard enough on your kids and tries to make up for it by yelling at them. They’re just...
7 Tips to Beat Holiday Stress in Your Family
Parents in my community report that this is one of the most magical stressful times of the year. If you want to enjoy the holidays not just survive them, here are 7 tips to help you. #1- Prioritize what’s important. We are bombarded with Pinterest and Instagram...