The no-lose method of conflict resolution allows everyone to work together in order to find mutually agreed upon solutions which work for everyone. First, you must set the stage for how the no-lose method will work: Begin by telling your child clearly and concisely that there is a problem that needs to be addressed. Make... Continue Reading →
empathic communication…
Empathic communication helps parents relate to their children in a caring and effective manner. Begin by listening. Listening is the beginning of wisdom. We cannot effectively communicate unless we first listen to our children so that we can know their feelings, point of view, and what exactly it is that they are experiencing. In order... Continue Reading →
take time to listen…
As parents, we sometimes get wrapped up in the management side of life - making certain everyone has clean clothes available, food, running errands, cleaning house, etc. I find that when I start to shift more to managing life rather than living life, I tend to miss out on a lot of things. When my third... Continue Reading →
focusing on our children…
This post is part of the 2010 API Principles of Parenting blog carnival, a series of monthly parenting blog carnivals, hosted by API Speaks. Learn more about attachment parenting by visiting the API website. My husband's grandmother was visiting last January. She had been staying with my in-laws, and my children and I drove 45... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 