Back to school survival tips for parents
Back to school is touted as the most wonderful time of year for parents. But it’s complicated for us and for our kids.
Compassion – the 4th C
When parenting, you need compassion for yourself because this is a 24/7 job and you are going to make mistakes. No matter how skilled you are in the other 4 C’s. And that’s ok! Your children need lots of patience and understanding, too. Each child is unique and they need different help from us based […]
Pandemic Parenting: You ARE doing a good job!
The more I connect with parents about their “pandemic parenting”, the more I hear about people feeling defeated, discouraged and disappointed in themselves. We need to be honest with ourselves and each other that this experience continues to be hard. No one was prepared for the full impact of the restrictions and intense family time. […]