In my opinion, the cornerstone of effective, loving, positive parenting is respect. I think we’ve all heard the antiquated view that children should be seen and not heard. But would that ever hold water for adults? No way. As adults, we rightfully feel entitled to have and express opinions and thoughts, important or trivial. Why should it be any different for our children? It shouldn’t, which is why…
I’m a polygamous reader, always reading three or four books at once (i.e. I’m a little scattered), and I usually have a parenting book in the mix. I’m not afraid to admit my mommying mistakes—which are plentiful—and I feel like immersing myself in these resources is really grounding (and humbling). These are books I don’t mind dog-earing, underlining, starring, and exclamation…
I’m a polygamous reader, always reading three or four books at once (i.e. I’m a little scattered), and I usually have a parenting book in the mix. I’m not afraid to admit my mommying mistakes—which are plentiful—and I feel like immersing myself in these resources is really grounding (and humbling). These are books I don’t mind dog-earing, underlining, starring, and exclamation…