by admin | Jul 30, 2023 | Uncategorized
Guest post by Annamarie von Firley from Fledglings Flight Play is an intrinsic part of childhood, as children engage in imaginative and spontaneous activities that encourage curiosity and fill them with delight. While play is often perceived as an indulgent activity...
by Julie Johnson | Jul 12, 2023 | Children, Parenting, Uncategorized
“Conflict is an opportunity to learn how to love each other better over time.” Dr. John Gottman Underlying our children’s behavior are often simple questions they want answered everyday… Am I good? Do you love me? Will you keep me safe? With partners, those...
by Julie Johnson | Jun 7, 2023 | Adolescents, Children, Parenting, Toddlers, Uncategorized
For kids, summertime can be a respite from the pressures of school, a chance to meet new people, and explore new places. For parents, summer can mean juggling care and work, listening to complaints of boredom or arguing about screen time. Sometimes it’s about managing...
by Julie Johnson | Aug 30, 2022 | Adolescents, Children, Parenting, Preteens, Toddlers, Uncategorized
For most kids, going back to school is a big transition and for some it feels like a momentous challenge. Whether your child is starting school for the first time or changing schools or teachers, going back can bring up lots of feelings for kids and adults! Fears and...
by Julie Johnson | Jun 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
Messages about how to parent your son are everywhere: “Don’t coddle him.” “Push him out into the world.” “He’s being a crybaby.” “You better let him go.” Feeling a cultural pressure to disconnect with their sons, many mothers feel conflicted about how to stay close,...
by Julie Johnson | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
OK, that’s it! Time out! And no more screen time for the rest of the week! Have you tried time outs, punishments, or rewards lately? The problem with these parenting techniques is that they tend to increase your children’s anger and resentment. Your kids are actually...
