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Encouragement: What does it mean and how is it done?

Encouragement: What does it mean and how is it done?

Rudolf Dreikurs taught, “A child needs encouragement like a plant needs water.” In other words, encouragement is essential. Children may not die without encouragement, but they certainly wither. Since encouragement is so essential, it’s helpful for parents and...
Practicing Gratitude Through Chaos (aka Motherhood)

Practicing Gratitude Through Chaos (aka Motherhood)

I find it sort of ironic that I’m sitting down to write this post after my husband was out of town for four days while I had to handle managing our teething daughter, an ant infestation, and a sick cat…all by myself. I wanted to start this post last night, but I just...
The Scarier Side of Parenting…Tantrums!

The Scarier Side of Parenting…Tantrums!

Halloween is next week, so in the spirit of the holiday, let’s talk about one of the spookier sides of parenting: tantrums. On my most recent, weekly, trip to Target, I witnessed a probably-three-year-old-boy have a massive meltdown. Why did he meltdown, you ask?...