Setting Boundaries With Sensory Play
My son and nephew dig the colored rice! Many parents and teachers are reluctant to engage their children in sensory play. It’s easy to see the reason for their hesitation when you envision what could...
View ArticleRoots & Wings: Setting Boundaries & Giving Choices
I often write about the importance of giving children choices. They are struggling with a need to feel powerful in a world that often makes them feel powerless. Being able to take control and make...
View ArticleCurbing Computer Time: Using Choices Within Boundaries
It started quite simply really. Showing my son a few educational videos I found online. Then some educational games. Now my oldest son has become rather adept at using the computer to find his...
View ArticleThe Parable of the Swing: Why Kids Need Both Choices and Boundaries
I’m sharing a little sneak peak into my newest ebook, Positive Parenting: The Basics. I often write about the importance of giving children choices. They are struggling with a need to feel...
View ArticleSecrets of the Fearless Mess-Makers
“You’re so brave.” It’s something I’ve heard from many parents, both as a teacher a parent myself. Usually, they were referring to the fact that I had just set out a bin full of colored rice for...
View ArticleSetting Boundaries Helps Kids….and Also Your Sanity.
Most parents know that kids need boundaries. But what is often a new perspective, is that they need them too. It’s easy to see why kids need boundaries. Often, when a child seems out of control, it’s...
View ArticleRoots & Wings: Setting Boundaries & Giving Choices
I often write about the importance of giving children choices. They are struggling with a need to feel powerful in a world that often makes them feel powerless. Being able to take control and make...
View ArticleCurbing Computer Time: Using Choices Within Boundaries
It started quite simply really. Showing my son a few educational videos I found online. Then some educational games. Now my oldest son has become rather adept at using the computer to find his...
View ArticleThe Parable of the Swing: Why Kids Need Both Choices and Boundaries
I’m sharing a little sneak peak into my newest ebook, Positive Parenting: The Basics. I often write about the importance of giving children choices. They are struggling with a need to feel...
View ArticleSecrets of the Fearless Mess-Makers
“You’re so brave.” It’s something I’ve heard from many parents, both as a teacher a parent myself. Usually, they were referring to the fact that I had just set out a bin full of colored rice for...
View ArticleSetting Boundaries Helps Kids….and Also Your Sanity.
Most parents know that kids need boundaries. But what is often a new perspective, is that they need them too. It’s easy to see why kids need boundaries. Often, when a child seems out of control, it’s...
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