Quite simply, we can only give what we have inside. And even if parenting is the most meaningful part of your life, it still requires a whole lot of giving. Read More
Is It Okay to Fight in Front of Your Kids?
In honor of Valentines Day coming up soon, this post is about the intersection between being a parent and being a couple — specifically, how to work through conflicts when you’re in front of your children. Read More
5 Resolutions That Will Make You a Better Parent This Year
If you make the same resolution every year, join the club. That doesn’t mean you’re a failure. It means you’re headed in the right direction, and you aren’t perfect yet. (Shocking, I know!) Read More
You Don’t Have To Make Up for Not Being a Perfect Parent
Most of us aspire to give our kids a fairy-tale holiday. After all, there’s nothing quite like seeing our child’s face shining with joy. But there’s a deeper fantasy driving most of us this time of year… Read More
The Secret of Raising a Self-Disciplined Child
What does self-control have to do with setting limits? Our children learn self-control from the limits we set–but only if we set them with empathy. Here’s how it works. Read More
The Most Important Thing You’re Teaching Your Child
Most parents take their job as teachers very seriously. We teach our kids colors. ABCs. Taking turns. Right from wrong… Read More
Does Peaceful Parenting Mean Letting Kids Do Whatever They Want?
Often, parents get confused about peaceful parenting. They think that if they stop punishing, their child will do whatever he wants. But that assumes there are only two choices — being permissive or punitive. What about holding to your expectations while at the same time offering your child understanding, and support to meet your expectations? Read More
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