Disclaimer: I’m using the word triggered to describe the process of an experience/feeling that a child has that triggers a response in us as parents. As someone with depression and an anxiety disorder, I’m aware it can have other meanings regarding trauma and mental health. This will hopefully be helpful to many. When I had […]
Misbehaviour is a Signal
In mainstream parenting, ‘misbehaviour’ is lamented as the reason why children need punishment, control and manipulation. The focus is on the behaviour, what the child is doing. In respectful parenting, we are more intentional. We look deeper. All behaviour is communication. It’s not about the behaviour, but what prompted the behaviour? The term ‘misbehaviour’ in […]
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Parenting Without Praise
Hi everyone, my name is Rachel and I have a confession to make: I am a praiseaholic. I’m addicted to praise. Ever since I could remember, I have felt the need for other people’s acknowledgement and appreciation of almost every achievement. Even the most mundane of activities have me looking outward to get some form […]
