The hardest part of parenting is probably controlling our own reactions, right? Our frustrations, our big feelings. How many of us were taught how to do that effectively as children? And now here we are in charge of teaching it … Continue reading
“GET ME SOME FOOD!” my 4-year-old yells from the lounge room like it’s the 15th time she’s asked for something and I’m purposely ignoring her. I’m not. It’s the first I’ve heard of her wanting food. Her tone instantly has … Continue reading
I knew from pretty early on as a parent that I would definitely not be doing things like ‘controlled crying’ or smacking with my children. As they grew bigger and I learned more, that evolved to rejecting more of the … Continue reading
This post is part of a series documenting everyday respectful parenting moments. Reading real life parenting examples inspires me. I also find it helpful to look back on situations and think about what went well or what didn’t. Maybe you … Continue reading