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Why Kids Say “No”—and How to (Occasionally) Get a “Yes”
Are you tired of hearing the word “no” from your kid? You know how it goes: suddenly your sweet toddler discovers this dreaded two-letter word and begins using it as much as possible—and then keeps using it for the next 16 years! NO, she refuses to eat broccoli for dinner. NO, he won’t put pants…
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Dear Katherine: My toddler won’t stop bugging his older brother!
How to Create Boundaries Between Siblings Hello, Conscious Parent! Welcome to “Dear Katherine,” a monthly Q&A with real-life parents/caregivers. If you’d like to submit a question of your own, email me at katherine@consciousparentingrevolution.com. Dear Katherine, I’m a mother of two sweet boys, a 6-year-old and a 3-year-old. Recently, my husband and I have noticed more…
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5 Ways to Overcome the Fear of Your Kids Growing Up
Is this the little girl I carried? Is this the little boy at play? I don’t remember growing older, When did they? Have you ever seen Fiddler on the Roof? It’s the tale of a Jewish milkman named Tevye who has five daughters. Those lyrics are from the lullaby he and his wife sing just…
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Is Rewarding Your Child Actually Bad for Them?
Imagine having a remote control to manage and direct your kid’s behavior. Clean your room. Done. Do your homework. Done. Go to bed. Done. Wouldn’t life be a breeze? No more nagging. No more heated arguments. No more talking back. It’s a joke of course—or is it? Life would certainly be easier if our kids…
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You are not alone – Celebrating mental health awareness month
Each year, an average of 150,000 American lives are lost to drug, alcohol, and suicide-related causes. At the height of the pandemic last year, substance-abuse deaths increased a devastating 18%, christening 2020 the “deadliest year in drug history.” If there’s one thing these numbers tell us, it’s that many of us feel alone. May is…
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