When I mentioned the big improvement in our family since revamping screen time rules for my kids, I got lots of readers telling me that they too struggle with media and screen time. What works as house rules for electronics in one family may not work in another, so I've created this post as a [...]Continue Reading
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These Mistakes Really Tripped up my Connection with my Kids
I remember my confusion and guilt the first time I yelled angrily at my first child. He was only a baby, maybe a 9 months to a year old and I was a mom, who at that time, was living entirely by his needs - sleeping poorly, exhausted and run down.Fast forward a few more years and I'd added on my [...]Continue Reading
Dealing With Demanding Three Year Old – Reader Question
Can you help?! Some questions that are better answered by the collective wisdom of the Bounceback Parenting community rather than just me. Share what you know in the comments!Three Year Old Behavior - Screaming or Demanding When She Doesn't Get Her Way M. Writes:"I am the mother of a [...]Continue Reading
You Can Be Kind. They Can Be Angry.
Or sad, or upset, or think it's not fair....One of the biggest misperceptions I had about parenting, which has taken years to unravel, was that if I was calm and reasonable, my kids would Get It and they too would be calm and fine with whatever limit I was setting. In fact, I didn't realize it [...]Continue Reading
Resources for Learning to Use a Kind Voice – Even if You Have to Fake It
We're learning to use a kind voice instead of yelling. If you'd like to replace your yelling with a kind voice, look through these articles, get inspired and then, go be kind. Simple and as complex as that - one habit at a time we're learning to find joy and treat ourselves and our children with [...]Continue Reading
