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"Children are like wet cement. Whatever falls on them makes an impression." -Haim Ginott.
During a local business networking meeting, my friend John shared the following:
"I actually have a wife, but at the moment I...
I want to share a story illustrating how stubborn I can be in holding onto beliefs that are not serving my goal. How quickly can I opt for what is comfortable and convenient instead of staying present and searching...
Providing parenting strategies that are backed by science. Science is ever-evolving, and what we thought about parenting for 20 years differs from what we know now. I am more curious about how we want to feel in our...
Are you a parent who uses time out? Well, you are not alone! Since the 1980s, it has been one of the most commonly used methods to discipline children.
Have you ever been at the park and had your child push...
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Emotional intelligent parenting unveiled by movies. Movies usually have two main characters- the good guy and the bad guy- and then all the people in the background. In parenting, these are the "perfect parents"...
So, how do you become a better parent? After working with children and parents for nearly 20 years, there is a common belief that mistakes are bad. When we think they are bad, we feel like bad people for making...
Becoming a better parent is possible and within reach. Breaking toxic parenting or relationship cycles is manageable. It takes hard work and awareness. I will share with you 3 helpful beliefs to adopt as you begin your...
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What does the ‘Fight’ trauma response look like? When is it adaptive and maladaptive?
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Practicing the importance of gratitude and positive self-talk to embracing neuroplasticity and fostering an "I can" attitude does not come easy to me. Below, you will find the ten habits that help me: it is never...
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The following information expands our knowledge of what childhood trauma is and its impact.
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Trigger warning: We are working through, from a birds-eye view, what trauma is and its effect on the body. Listen to your body. You could get...
The hand model of brain, developed by Dr. Daniel Siegal, provides a simplified representation of the brain and aids in understanding effective communication methods. By exploring the three brain states and their...
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We forget that nonverbal communication speaks louder than words in a world where words often dominate our interactions. What are we really communicating with nonverbal...
How do you interpret your child's behavior? Let's explore the concept of interpreting your child's behavior as a form of communication. By shifting our perspective and understanding the underlying messages...
A certified parenting coach specializes in improving the parent-child relationship through teaching methods and techniques while coaching parents to take action.
When they bring a baby home, parents often...
Whether you call it "special time, together time, us time, 10-minute this or that time," all of it was a scam.
Actual conversation I had with my now 7-year-old son.
Son - "Oh, I got that toy with our friend."
Me -...
How do children learn listening skills? We explore how to change that question so that you, the caregiver, can be in the driver's seat.
Overview
Time Outs were popularized in the 1980s as an alternative to spanking. Unfortunately, it is a widely used parenting strategy that has unforeseen consequences.
What is a time out?
The CDC...
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Parenting is so hard, and you are in a safe place.
Sometimes, parenting is so hard, and I am here to say it doesn't always have to feel so heavy and draining.
What do you try before asking for help and...
Hi, I'm MegAnne. I have a problem with yelling, and we are going to discuss how yelling affects the brain.
Takeaways
- Yelling, though it might feel like a quick fix, leaves a lasting impact on both the person...
