Parenting Advice
The truth is there are many methods of raising children that are perfectly healthy. Yet, as parents, there is one thing that will impact our children above all else, and that is how we feel within ourselves. How we parent is based, not only on the conditions of our own childhood, but on how we adapted to these conditions. We may resolve to be different or do better with our own kids, then find ourselves falling into the exact same patterns that hurt us. Alternately, we may try to compensate for our parents’ mistakes and wind up treating our kids in ways that are misattuned or unreflective of our true nature. In order to be the best parents we can be, we have to be in touch with the struggles we face within ourselves. Here you can learn helpful tools and advice on how to develop yourself to become a better parent.
Parenting to Grow Self-awareness and Self-management
Parents teach children to notice and respond to hunger, cold, and a full bladder. We... >>
Why Do Kids Get Stuck on Certain Tasks?
When we focus on our kids’ learning process over their final product, we can take... >>
3 Essential Steps to Take Before Getting Angry at Your Kids
For parents, there is a better way to handle your own anger before you act.... >>
How to Help Your Child Get Things Done (Without a Fight)
Many parents struggle with repeated conflicts with their kids. One moment may be about getting... >>
From Struggles to Super-Powers: Helping Your Child Grow
As parents, we have many goals for our child. Overall, these goals are about managing... >>
Rudeness and Disrespect: What to Do and How to Manage
I often hear aggravation from parents about their child’s “disrespect,” “rudeness,” or “cussing” when describing... >>
Experts at Home: Dr. Risa Ryger on Helping Families Cope During Covid-19
In this Experts at Home conversation, Dr. Risa Ryger joins Dr. Lisa Firestone to... >>
Is it the grouch monster?
Long ago when my daughter was young, we noticed moments when her personality seemed to... >>
An Apple (computer) For the Teacher: Navigating Homeschool, While Keeping Your Social Distance and Sanity
“You can’t always know the end from the beginning.” This is advice that my mom... >>
Facing Into the Rough Winds of a Challenging Time
For a sapling to emerge as a stable and sturdy tree, it establishes a deep... >>