When discussing respectful parenting, many people give the advice to do ‘time in’ vs ‘time outs’ and other punishments. Time in is generally used to describe a parent staying with the child and talking through the emotions with their child. The problem that arises for some is that all children are different and what comforts […]
How Many Well Intentioned People Dehumanise Children
Simply sitting back and observing in a general crowd with children it becomes clear so quickly that children seemingly require permission to be human by so many adults. To cry. To make mistakes. To go to the toilet. To have a hard time. To feel heard. To be excited. To be scared. To feel safe. […]
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Reactive vs Proactive Parenting
This post is part of the 30 Days Towards Connected Parenting series. I’ve mentioned in other parenting posts how I don’t aim to control my children, but instead control my reaction and give them the tools to control theirs. As a parent, the quality of your responses to situations makes such a difference over time. I […]
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Roadblocks to Connection
This post is part of the 30 Days Towards Connected Parenting series. In our modern society, there are many roadblocks to connection. Many come in the form of distractions. I find the smaller distractions (rather than larger ones like work for example) are harder and more insidious. They add up and we are often less aware […]
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Everyday Connection
This post is part of the 30 Days Towards Connected Parenting series. Every parent needs daily simple actionable ways to connect with their child to improve on connection. There are tons of ways to connect with your child. The key is finding what feels organic to you and your family. What works best for you and your […]
