Ask Sarah, Peaceful parenting
THE QUESTION With all the talk about New Year’s resolutions, I’m wondering how I can help my kids with setting goals and sticking with them. They are 4 and 8. My eight-year-old begged to play hockey, but now that we’re a few games in, he doesn’t want to go. THE ANSWER...
Ask Sarah, Peaceful parenting
Question: I’ve heard about vaping-related illnesses and that a lot of teens are trying e-cigarettes. I want to talk to my son about it but I’m not sure of the best approach. Do you have any advice? Answer: Ask your son what he knows about vaping and the illnesses...
Holiday, Peaceful parenting
Does your mother-in-law think you’re not hard enough on your kids and tries to make up for it by yelling at them? They’re just being kids! And, frankly, you’ve got this. Maybe your dad has always been critical of you and you just can’t stand it when he’s now critical...
Holiday, Peaceful parenting
Holiday concerts, travel, school vacation, parties, relatives visiting, late nights, too much sugar = holiday stress! Messed up routines and and holiday overwhelm can really turn our families upside down. The busyness and overwhelm at this time of year can bring out...
Musings, Peaceful parenting
Parents: This month is hard, y’all. Too many holiday events. Too high expectations. Too long to do list. Too many meltdowns. Too much! Read on if you’re feeling the pressure. Scenario: Your best friend calls you up and is crying. She just had a horrible...
Ask Sarah, Peaceful parenting
Question: My eight-year-old child is coming home from school every day and falling apart. No matter what I do, she’s grumpy at best and has a meltdown at worst. I know she’s tired and we are trying to get her to bed earlier. Is there anything else I can do?...
