In 64 Positive Things to Say to Kids you'll find the phrases "Your body is your own." and, "You have say over your body." These phrases begin building a foundation of empowerment and consent when it comes to our kids' bodies. This empowerment is a part of preventing sexual abuse and giving a place [...]Continue Reading
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One thing to change when it feels like everything is falling apart
Sometimes I have weeks when it feels like I've forgotten how to do this whole parenting thing completely - I start thinking Nothing works! I don't know how to do this! I have to change everything! But thankfully when I catch myself thinking that way I now realize what it's actually telling me, and [...]Continue Reading
A Silly Simple Way to Stop Snapping at Kids
Have you ever wondered how you can stop a day from going downhill before it starts? I've mentioned that one of the first steps in getting a handle on anger or yelling is knowing our anger triggers - this week I found something else that totally helped me not snap. It may sound silly, or too [...]Continue Reading
We’re Learning to Take the GRRR Out of Anger
One thing I never expected with parenting was how much learning I would do on dealing with anger, and how difficult this emotion would be for me to deal with in my kids! This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. I've been reading "[easyazon_link identifier="1575424940" locale="US" [...]Continue Reading
60+ Resources for Talking to Kids About Racism
When readers expressed the wish that they knew more resources for talking with children about race and racism, I knew just who to ask to write a resource list. My dear friend Lorien is a contributor here and also the person I would go to for advice on discussing social justice. She's compiled some [...]Continue Reading
How to Apologize to Your Child – and teach them a better ‘I’m Sorry’ in the process
"I'm sorry for yanking the tablet out of your hands this morning." I said. We were starting the day with an apology from me to my 8 year old. Well, actually it started with the argument before the apology, and the tension that comes with a morning filled with an angry child and a mom using all of [...]Continue Reading
