“But what if…?” “But I’d be worried about…” “But don’t you get scared that…” “I couldn’t do that” When asked about parenting and educating against the grain, the most common questions all surround fears and doubts. I think that people think that those of us who live these choices do so free of any concerns. The […]
My Top Parenting Book Recommendations
I get asked which books I recommend reading when it comes to parenting. I find personally that blogs are easier for me to follow and get information but here are the top 5 books I recommend: contains affiliate links The number one book I recommend is Alfie Kohn’s Unconditional Parenting. This covers so much and […]
How to Respect Your Child’s Rights
I’m hoping this post will empower you as a parent. I’m hoping it will help you advocate for your child. I’m hoping it’s not just thought-provoking; I hope it’s change-provoking. I hope it makes you think twice when living with the children you love. I want you to think back to yourself as a […]
How To Re-Parent Yourself
Most of us who are respectfully parenting were not raised in the same way. All the unlearning and forming new habits can be SO hard. But you’re not alone. Earlier on in my journey I felt like I had the awareness and understanding of what children deserve; yet I felt so lost in how to […]
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 […]