Mindfulness is being conscientious, caring, and intentional in your parenting. – Dr. Dan Siegel Mindful parenting is a topic that has been written about my many great authors and is gaining more and more attention in the mainstream. It...
Yesterday we talked about tantrums being emotional distress and how to handle those types of tantrums – with empathy! But there is another kind of tantrum. This kind: Sometimes children tantrum not because they are necessarily emotionally...
If you’ve had a toddler, chances are you’ve experienced a tantrum. I’ve been blessed in that neither of my children have ever been big on tantrums, but we’ve seen a few. In fact, just 2 nights ago, my 2-year-old threw...
There is a disturbing new parenting trend for “creative consequences.” Surely you’ve heard of the dad who shot his daughter’s laptop, or the “Ohio Mom” who posted an X on her daughter’s face and shamed her...
Respecting our children is the heart of positive parenting, but how do you maintain that respect through challenging behavior? I received an email from a sweet mom asking how to deal with her child’s sudden upset at baths. Her toddler...
1. Bubble pools! Throw some bubble bath in the pool while you fill it up. To make our “bubble paint,” I just mixed water and food coloring in a squirt bottle. 2. Outdoor painting! Take your little artists outside for fresh...
Rebecca Eanes © 2017 All Rights Reserved
