I was excited to find Elisa Medhus's book, Raising Children Who Think for Themselves. Some of the many results of consensual living include children who think independently, are intrinsically motivated rather than extrinsically motivated, and who are competent and caring. The title speaks to me in a society where parents tend to micromanage and control everything... Continue Reading →
curious george…
We have a copy of the book Curious George. It was gifted to us; we did not purchase it. I've always really disliked the book (and the entire series in general). Then one night, as I read it to my children, I had a very different thought about it. Could the author have actually been commenting... Continue Reading →
self-defeating parenting behavior…
You've heard the phrase "Two wrongs don't make a right." This is especially true with parenting. Not only are certain behaviors self-defeating, but they increase the gap between us and our children rather than building connection so that we can help them. While threats may sometimes seem to work in the short term, they tend to... Continue Reading →
living peacefully with children 