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…
If you’re like me, at the end of each day, you take inventory of how many times you made a parenting mistake. I shouldn’t have lost my patience. I shouldn’t have given that look. I should have been more encouraging. I should have listened more closely. The shouldn’ts and should haves really add up, and if you let them, they weigh…
If you’re like me, at the end of each day, you take inventory of how many times you made a parenting mistake. I shouldn’t have lost my patience. I shouldn’t have given that look. I should have been more encouraging. I should have listened more closely. The shouldn’ts and should haves really add up, and if you let them, they weigh…