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Good Parenting Means Resisting the Urge to “Take Over” for Your Kids
One of the hardest things about parenthood is letting kids learn on their own without stepping in to “rescue” them. If you’ve. . . peeled yourself away from your child’s clinging embrace on the first day of school let them cut their own bangs when you knew it would be disastrous helped your doctor hold…
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3 Parenting Shifts to Support Your Teen’s Individuation
Does your teen suddenly want nothing to do with you? Are you wondering why your sweet child who once made you rub their back every night until they fell asleep now barely even wants to be seen with you? There’s a scientific reason behind this sudden shift: a complex process known as individuation. It’s Not…
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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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