The #1 Thing Parents All Do That Hurts Our Kids
“Mummy, you’re not listening…” Guilty as charged. When my eldest son was little, he loved to talk. I loved that he was a talk. He was an excellent communicator from …
“Mummy, you’re not listening…” Guilty as charged. When my eldest son was little, he loved to talk. I loved that he was a talk. He was an excellent communicator from …
Transitions are tough for kids. I have written about this parenting struggle before. Imagine the following scenario: You are at work and are in the middle of replying to an …
Teaching kids about failure is a hot topic. Are we getting it all wrong, though? When you child is failing, how to respond? I had it all wrong and here …
The holiday season is coming up soon and what an exciting time it is! Family members coming into town, lots and lots of presents, music, and activities. For some children, …
I clutched the phone securely to my ear paying close attention to what my car repair guy was saying to me on the other end. ‘Mum. Mum. Mummy. Mum. Mama,’ …
One warm Bay Area afternoon I wandered into a neighborhood bookstore near my sister’s home. Visiting for the weekend, I found myself without children, alone in fact, with a few …