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Why Balance is an Unrealistic and Limiting Goal
  • October 22, 2017
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Why Balance is an Unrealistic and Limiting Goal

The other weekend my kids spent about 12 hours playing with Lego. Seriously. They stopped to eat and that was about it. […]

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How to Handle Attention-Seeking Kids
  • September 27, 2017
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How to Handle Attention-Seeking Kids

Don’t pick up your baby when they cry. They just want attention. Don’t comfort a tantrum. They just want attention. Don’t give […]

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Must Read Parenting Books for Respectful Parents
  • September 19, 2017
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Must Read Parenting Books for Respectful Parents

There are so many wonderful authors who have written about respectful parenting and children’s rights, and I’d love to share with you […]

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When Children Do Whatever They Want: What Autonomy Looks Like
  • September 17, 2017
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When Children Do Whatever They Want: What Autonomy Looks Like

All children have a right to autonomy. This means they should be in control of their bodies, minds, and time. Mainstream parenting […]

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The Language of Consent: Are You Speaking It?
  • September 14, 2017
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The Language of Consent: Are You Speaking It?

I’m going to assume you’re on board with a few things: 1- Children have a right to bodily autonomy. That means children […]

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The Mistake Parents Make When Kids Are Upset
  • September 10, 2017
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The Mistake Parents Make When Kids Are Upset

A good portion of my life is spent mediating disagreements. No, I’m not a lawyer. I’m a parent. If you’re a parent, […]

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Children spend a lot of their time being told wher
Children spend a lot of their time being told where to be, when to eat, when to speak, when they can move their bodies, what to learn, when they can go to the toilet... and then we say how lucky they are for not having adult responsibilities.

The amount of control they have over their own lives is so normalised that we rarely even question it. But, we should.

You can't take away autonomy, responsibility, and meaningful contribution and then complain kids are lazy and apathetic. What have we given them to care about? What real choices do they have?


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