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Why We Stopped Lying About Santa

December 1, 2015 By Racheous

Here she goes again, some will think. But I thought I would share why we don’t do Santa for all those who are unsure of their stance or interested. I’m literally just sharing why we do this – as always – not why I think anyone else should or shouldn’t do.   It helps in […]

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I AM My Child’s Friend

August 27, 2015 By Racheous

“I am not your friend” I read in a recent popular post a mother wrote about what lessons she wants her children to know. Ouch. Why is society so afraid of parents being friends to their children? To me, it’s like saying “I’m not my husband’s friend, I’m his wife!” Why not both?! Being a […]

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Tip To Encourage Mindful Sibling Relationships

January 17, 2015 By Racheous

Navigating respectful parenting with siblings can be difficult. Here’s something I learned that really transformed how my son (now 5 year old) interacts with his younger sister (2.5 years old) and in turn helps me be the best parent I can be: Explain how their actions influence their siblings. That’s it. It may be obvious […]

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Parenting a Headstrong Child Respectfully

October 20, 2014 By Racheous

I have wrote previously about parenting my sensitive child respectfully. Today I wanted to write about parenting a headstrong child respectfully. When you hear about headstrong children – or strong-willed, spirited, even ‘stubborn’ or ‘difficult’ – it’s often negative. My daughter is at a different space in the social and emotional spectrum. Before she could […]

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Parenting a Sensitive Child Respectfully

July 29, 2014 By Racheous

Parenting respectfully naturally sensitive shy boy child

“I want to stay over here for a while” my 4.5 year old announces quietly as we arrive at a creek with some friends. “Sure, I’ll be over there saying hello” I reply without a pause in my step. We exchange happy hellos and little eyes flash over in Cameron’s direction. “He just needs some […]

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