Sexism is all around us. Society's ideas about how women and men should and shouldn't be greatly affects our girls and our boys. As such, it is really helpful for us to know how to protect them. Unfortunately, sexism is also deep within each of us, and thus we have to learn how to protect our kids from ourselves. This week's video explores the work we can do support our … [Read more...] about Sexism & Parenting. Protect Your Girls & Boys.
How to Parent a Teenager or Tween
When my daughter rounded the corner into this challenging stage of life, I was really caught off guard. It was like a kick to the gut. I got scared that all the good times of parenthood had ended. Fortunately, I found some great advice and worked through some of my issues from when I was a poorly raised teenager. It all really helped me be a lot better parent. … [Read more...] about How to Parent a Teenager or Tween
Top 5 Most Important Things Parents Should Do
I get so many messages about what I should and shouldn't be doing as a parent. Because there are so many ideas, I can lose track of what is really important and end up not doing any of them consciously. This week's video lays out what I see as the 5 most important things parents should do to help keep the priorities straight and thus hopefully retain their sanity. … [Read more...] about Top 5 Most Important Things Parents Should Do
Top 5 Most Important Things Parents Should Do
I get so many messages about what I should and shouldn't be doing as a parent. Because there are so many ideas, I can lose track of what is really important and end up not doing any of them consciously. This week's video lays out what I see as the 5 most important things to help you keep the priorities straight and thus hopefully your sanity. Done together, these … [Read more...] about Top 5 Most Important Things Parents Should Do
Top 5 Keys to a Well Behaved Kid
It can really drive me nuts when my daughter is 'misbehaving' and not being a helpful member of the family. And then there are those marvelous times when she is flowing with us and we are all working as a team. It is such a great feeling. This week I outline 5 keys to getting your child to work with you rather than against you, and thus support your family to have more … [Read more...] about Top 5 Keys to a Well Behaved Kid