From the earliest days of infancy, communication forms the foundation of the parent-child relationship. Even when your child is too young to understand the complexities of language, the soothing rhythm of your voice can provide deep comfort.
Navigating Sibling Rivalry
How To Stop Your Child's Birthday Party From Spiraling Out Of Control
You know how kids these days catch all those glitzy ideas from TV and the internet, making them hope for these mega birthday bashes, right? But let me tell you, though it might feel easy to just go with the flow and say yes to all their wishes, that might not be the best play for the long haul. Sometimes, putting your foot down and finding middle ground can actually turn out better for both you and your kiddo. It's all about finding that sweet spot, making deals, and standing your ground when it counts.
Positive Parenting: Fostering Respectful Language in Children
Sibling Rivalry: Tips, Strategies, and Solutions for Parents
Teach Kids How To Politely Interrupt
When kids want their Mom's attention, the typical scenario looks like this:
A child comes barreling into the room with a barrage of "Mom, Mom, Mama, Ma, Mommy!!!"
Either you didn't respond fast enough, or you're busy doing something and not giving immediate focus to the sweet face beckoning for your attention. Sound familiar?
Speak Less To Get Heard...
Kids Test Authority
The importance of honesty for a strong connection with your child
5 Ways to Create A Happy Home Vibe For Your Kids
Connecting With A Teen When Emotions Run High
Mommy, Do You Still Love Me ???
Trauma Bonding: The Mistakes Parents Are Making
Do you end up yelling at your kiddo to feel heard? We’ve all done it because…well, it works! It gets the cooperation in the moment but long term, it's not effective for the relationship.
If you’ve never heard of “Trauma Bonding,” you’re not alone.
…but if you’ve got a strong-willed child, more than likely, trauma bonding should be on your radar!
Tattling or Telling: How To Explain The Difference
#6 Simple Rules for Raising Respectful Communicators
Have you ever been called out on the carpet by one of your kids for doing something wrong? Maybe it wasn't even something that you thought was wrong - or perhaps you knew it was wrong - but, for whatever reason, your child thinks it is wrong and calls you out on it? Ouch!
Discover how easy it is to raise a respectful child with these 6 simple rules of communication.
The Inside Scoop On Parenting Through The Teen Years
YOU LOVE YOUR FAMILY, and you're dedicated. But you also know that parenting a teen or tweenager is hard work.
Everybody says the attitude is normal, just deal with it. But how do you get through the day-to-day of parenting? How do you keep things from escalating? How do you maintain your cool in the moment?
How To Speak So Your Child Feels Secure
THE ROUGHEST WAVES OF OCEAN FARE are no threat for the ship secured by an anchor. Properly employed, this steely hunk of crafted metal delves speedily through an underwater world of plant life and sea creatures to find its destination. In order to stabilize its craft above, it wedges uncompromisingly into a seabed of mud and clay.
Anchors, however, have another application that only the wise will understand and employ:
not all anchors are made of metal, and not all storms brew at sea.
In the turbulence of busyness and personal agendas, it may not take much for a mother to communicate with her child in such a way that weighty messages are cast over the threshold of her lips, anchoring themselves in the depths of her little one’s heart.
Read more here.
Excerpt taken from ‘Mother Matters’ article first published in the Montclair Local News, written by Parenting Coach & Columnist, Loyla Louvis, AACC.
Teach Kids The Right Way To Apologize
THE TRICKY THING ABOUT RELATIONSHIPS is that we often hurt the ones we love. The problem is that humanity is a bit broken, and that means we have sharp edges. History has proven we don’t get through life without, unfortunately, offending others unintentionally or otherwise. The closer our contact, the more painful the experience as jagged edges of brokenness scratch and poke at the soft pink underbellies of those we cherish.
It’s like trying to hug a porcupine. Think of all those pointy quills! But if porcupines can reproduce without killing each other or swearing off mating season, we can certainly learn how to navigate the sharp-edged brokenness associated with the human condition. Regardless of the dangers, we were created for connection. Our families won’t thrive without it.
