Everyone has their own approach. As parents we want to know we are “doing it right.” A better question to ask, “what is right?” What is the outcome that we want to see as parents? For me a parent of 4, I want to know that I am giving the best guidance I can to enable my children to be …
13 Reasons Why This Movie Is NEEDED
The Movie That Has Sparked A Lot Of Controversy Is Actually Much Needed I am very sad to hear of the passing of teenagers. I hear about teen suicide almost on a daily basis. There are many reasons why someone wants to take their life. I’ve seen as recently as of today how many want to blame the movie “13 …
The Best Way To Teach Your Child Is To Show Your Child
What Are you Modeling? What kind of role model are you being for your child? How you show up in your life is a reflection in your children. I look at my children the older ones and the young ones I recognize so many different behaviors. Some I love and others that I’m curious where they learned them. As a …
Are You Respected By Your Children?
Are You Respected By Your Children? What does that mean to you as a parent? What does respect mean to your child? When I work with families the top thing I’ve seen is that their children yell at them, or ignore them when asked to do something. This behavior is accepted. Yes it really is. Yelling back at your child …
Self Harm is Not the Only Option, Re-write Your Story
Self harm is a private behavior. Due to this, it is difficult to get accurate statistics. Studies have shown that 1 out of 5 girls are cutting and 1 out of 7 boys are inflicting self-harm. Two million reports have been made, but how accurate are these studies? So many incidences go unreported. This gives you an idea of what …
The Peaceful Family Home – No More Tantrums or Meltdowns
Do you have a peaceful family home? How many tantrums occur in a day? Is there power struggles going on? Are you about to pull out your hair because you do not know what to do? What would it look like if you did not have to yell anymore? Great News, I’ve been where you have been. I have a solution. …
Is Bullying Affecting Your Child’s Grades
Have you seen a difference in your child’s grades? Do you know if they are being bullied. Yesterday NBC and CNN were talking about this. What’s great? There is more awareness to the affects of bullying that is happening. Some might believe it’s an social/emotional affect however, it is more than just that. “A study was done recently. Nearly a quarter …
They Speak What They Hear
As parents we are the role model. We need to think of not only what we are saying to our children or in front of them, but also how we are saying things. Our children will speak what they hear and how they hear it. Do you want your kids using the same tone and words at you when you …
Speak UP, You have a VOICE
YOU HAVE A VOICE. Together we can stop Bullying. How many times have you witnessed something that in your gut you know it was not right? Those instances where you have to ask yourself “should I do something?” You end up watching then walking away. You do not need to be silent. Do not be shamed or bullied into silence. …