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Want More Parenting Support? Try These 4 Podcasts.
We all know the irreplaceable value of a strong, inclusive, loving support group. From childhood to parenthood, small networks of family, friends, neighbors, coworkers, and classmates give us a sense of belonging, protection, and camaraderie. SUPPORT FEEDS THE SOUL. When you’re a parent, getting the right support is crucial. Whether your kid won’t stop yelling…
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The Real Reason Your Child Doesn’t Listen to You
Dear Katherine, Control. Do you feel yourself longing for it lately? When life feels uncertain, we often respond by grasping for control in any way possible. You hyperfocus on cleaning up the house. You micromanage a project at work. You criticize your spouse for the way they do…just about anything. And you try to get…
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Spare the Rod…
Most of the time when we punish our children, they in fact already feel bad about how they acted or responded, by dishing out our own punishment on top of it, we make the situation worse and it can feel like shaming. When we talk about the merits or drawbacks of punishing children, we first…
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What Is Permissive or Indulgent Parenting? How Does It Compare to Guidance Parenting?
I recently heard a tale of a friend who had rented their home overseas to a Hollywood star, who was staying there with their children while shooting a movie nearby. When their house was returned to them, the walls were covered in scribblings by the star’s children. They were given no rules and encouraged to…
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Mom Shaming – How To Deal With People Who Criticize Your Parenting
When you’re trying to do the best job you can to parent, you’ll soon realize that everyone thinks they’re an expert on how you should look after your child. This can relate to a child of any age from a few months to a teenager or young adult. Don’t let the mom-shaming affect your confidence…
A 3xTEDx speaker, media contributor, parenting coach, and a mom of two – helping families thrive by using the Guidance Approach to Parenting.