No parent likes to see their child in pain.  Encouraging them to squash it down, labelling them or making them put on a happy face just so we feel better won’t help them to grow either. To deal with painful … Continue reading →

Have you sent yourself some kindness today?  The critical parent within each of us tries to tell us that we don’t quite measure up, you got it wrong or do better. Whether you need to cut yourself some slack or … Continue reading →

“The same water that hardens the egg softens the carrot!” I first heard this phrase many years ago when feeling overwhelmed by mothering in a blended family. For me it meant that I could stop beating myself up when things … Continue reading →

When my 5th child was born I had 4 school aged children coming home after school hungry & impatient. This was an exhausting time of the day until I made up a plate for each child with all their afternoon … Continue reading →

As a rule, children don’t know what they are doing. They have little idea how to handle life so that it works right. That’s why they need parents who can give them structure and guide them to maturity. One of … Continue reading →

It is critical that children learn to be self-reliant. Logical consequences provide the best opportunity for correction. If they forget to take their lunch or homework to school, don’t go running up with it every time. Children need to feel … Continue reading →