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: Question: I love dinner traditions around the holidays. Do you have suggestions for how our family can make ordinary meals feel special? Answer: While nothing quite matches a holiday dinner, we can look at what makes them special and apply the take-aways to...
Discipline, Peaceful parenting
What would your child do in the following situations? ⇒ Your child sees some kids on the playground laughing at another child. ⇒ Your child sees someone drop money without noticing. ⇒ Your child breaks a framed photo while playing ball in the living room. We hope they...
Peaceful parenting, siblings
Is your child being needy particularly needy lately? “I can’t do it! YOU put my coat on.” Maybe you have a new baby and your older child is out of sorts? “I’m the baby! Carry ME!” (Or both!? “I’m the baby. You need to feed me!”) Here’s a quick and easy parenting tip...
Parenting Hacks, Peaceful parenting, Uncategorized
Is your child being particularly challenging? Picking fights? Melting down? Here’s why and what you can do about it. Help your child be happier and more cooperative by helping them empty their emotional backpack. Any of these scenarios familiar? Your child...
Parenting Hacks, Peaceful parenting
When it comes to our children and challenging behaviour, we often tell ourselves or hear from those close to us: He’s just seeing what he can get away with. She’s just trying to manipulate you. He’s pushing all my buttons. Terrible twos. Threenagers. “My kid is an...
