Archives for August 2007

Untitled DocumentWhy and How to Reflect on Being a Parent The best way to jump-start a habit of self-reflection is to set aside a specific time every day for writing in a journal or sharing your thoughts with a friend. Just 10 minutes can make a difference. In The Neuroscience of Psychotherapy, Louis Cozolino describes people with a rare type of brain injury who are … [Read more...] about The Ten Talents of Parenting: Reflection

Untitled Document Finding Emotional Balance Finding emotional balance is hard when we are filled with our own anger, frustration, anxiety or resentment. These feelings knock us off balance, and parenting is already challenging enough when we aren't wobbling - or falling all the way over! Have you noticed the language that we parents use when things are not going well with … [Read more...] about The Ten Talents of Parenting: Balance

Untitled Document Recognizing and Responding to Your Child's Needs The key to providing security to children is recognizing and meeting their needs. It isn't always easy. Babies' needs are pretty obvious: feed them when they're hungry, change them when they're wet, hold them when they want to be close, show them the world when they are curious. But as children grow up, their … [Read more...] about The Ten Talents of Parenting: Responsiveness