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How to talk with your kids about what is going on in public schools right now
Here’s the scenario: Your kiddo comes home agitated and scared. “Joe” has once again thrown a fit and their whole class has had to evacuate the classroom. It was loud, chairs were thrown and a book even flew at the teacher! The kids went to the library...
An exercise in Where it’s At
My husband called me today and I can hear it in his voice- shaking and a deep sigh. He had left the house only 10 minutes earlier with all 5 kids to take them on a walk around the block with the plan to spend some time playing at the creek. On the phone, he takes a...
How Do You Hug a Porcupine?
How do you Hug a Porcupine? What to do when your kid is hurtful (and hurting) How does one develop affinity for a prickly puss? The first question might be, “why would you want to do that?” And the truth is folks, it isn’t so much a matter of wanting to do...
Rumination on a “Good Day”
Rumination on a “Good Day” My 4 year old started saying “Good Day!” every time someone leaves the house. What he means is, “Have a Good Day,” which is the phrase I say when I walk out the door. He is also saying “Oh my God!” way more than I would like to admit....
Books! Podcasts! Tools!
Here are some of my favorite books, podcasts and tools. If you purchase through my links, I may receive a commission. What is your favorite way to reflect on your days and take action? Hover over the book title for a link!
Permission to Feel by Marc Brackett
This book is a must-read for every parent and adult working with kids. It’s more of a plan for life rather than a “quick fix.” Once you read it, you’ll have so many light bulb moments.
The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William Stixrud and Ned Johnson
This book wasn’t what I thought it would be, but it is a great lesson in seeing things from a kid’s point of view. A great perspective for people who hate traditional parenting books and their idealistic advice.
Words Can Change Your Brain by Andrew Newberg and Mark Robert Waldman
I love thinking about how language changes our emotions and feelings. Such a pivotal realization for me.
The Body Keeps the Score by Bessel van der Kolk
My parenting journey involved educating myself on trauma informed practices because I am parenting kids adopted from foster care. What I learned along the way was that it is important to consider what traumas I have been through as well.
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