The Message Behind "Be Good" and What to Say Instead

The Message Behind "Be Good" and What to Say Instead

Thursday, June 25, 2015 | discipline, paradigm shift, parenting

I hear parents all the time pleading with and warning their children to “be good.” This common phrase has escaped my lips a few times, too. ...

Does Time-In Reward Children?

Does Time-In Reward Children?

| discipline, paradigm shift, parenting

Time-out didn’t work in my home. I followed the “rules”. I placed my son in time-out for one minute per each year of his age. I did not enga...

5 Habits That Make Parenthood Easier

5 Habits That Make Parenthood Easier

| discipline, parenting

Raising children is no easy task. The habits we form now have a great impact on how our future days will go. Below are five habits that I...

A To-Do List For A Better Life

A To-Do List For A Better Life

Thursday, June 4, 2015 | inspirational, parenting

How much does your to-do list bring you connection, joy, and contentment? What if it did? We all have things we need to get done every day, ...

Playful Parenting Every Day

Playful Parenting Every Day

Tuesday, June 2, 2015 | parenting, play

Play has a wide range of benefits for children. Through play, children release energy, reduce stress, and learn about life. They learn probl...