I like to read books about topics which are pertinent to me. This includes parenting books - specifically non-coercive or consensual living books. I feel that I am a better parent when I am actively seeking growth - as a parent and as a person. When I read the books, I'm not looking for someone... Continue Reading →
today’s kids…
Gone are the days of silent children standing still in a line at school. They no longer blindy accept just any order from adults. They have opinions and a voice. I often hear parents, or grandparents, or the gentleman at the grocery store complaining that kids today aren't the same. Back in their day, kids... Continue Reading →
the five love languages of children…
The Five Love Languages of Children, by Gary Chapman and Ross Campbell, is not in and of itself a book about consensual living. It does skirt the issue of consensual living, though, and has merit for some parents. The book as a whole would be stronger if the authors had chosen to make the book... Continue Reading →
the illusion of control…
Adults utilize many different methods in order to control the behavior of children, whether through punishments or rewards, in an attempt to have what they deem are respectful and well-behaved kids. What I think many of them fail to realize is that one can only truly control one's own actions. We can never completely control another... Continue Reading →
let’s talk about sex…
Let's talk about sex, baby. Let's talk about you and me. Let's talk about all the good things and the bad things that may be. Let's talk about sex. In early highschool, I had a friend who sang this refrain to me every time he called me...until the day he accidentally sang it to my... Continue Reading →
take time to be silly…
Sometimes we, as parents, get caught up in the day to day grind. It's important to remember to take some time to be silly. It really changes everything and makes everyone feel better. This morning we pulled into a parking lot. As I was parking, there was a fun song on the radio that was... Continue Reading →
scream free parenting…
I read Hal Edward Runkel’s book, Scream Free Parenting, Sunday afternoon. I’ve heard the title bandied about on AP sites and wanted to check it out. I’m always on the look out for new consensual living books. I feel like I’m a better mother when I actively try to grow as a person and parent.... Continue Reading →
something bigger…..or smaller…
I was thinking about my blog earlier today. I originally started my "living peacefully with children" blog at the suggestion of my husband, who thought perhaps I could use an anonymous venue in which to rant about the injustices in the world - namely those injustices regarding the treatment of children, which he so frequently... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 