I love almost everything about the holiday season. The decorating, the food, the time with people we love, the spirit. So much fun! Everything except one thing. One thing that happens almost every time we leave the house. The question. … Continue reading
“We have to go now.” “NO!” she says rather rudely, storming off. My thoughts differ depending on our surroundings. If we are at home I might think, “She’s not ready to leave, she’s having fun with what she’s doing.” But … Continue reading
I love to see the pure joy on my children’s faces when they open their gifts on Christmas day. When I’ve lovingly wrapped the perfect thing for them and they just can’t contain their excitement that it is now theirs … Continue reading
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 in to whining. They just want attention. Don’t do things for your child that you know they can … Continue reading
All children have a right to autonomy. This means they should be in control of their bodies, minds, and time. Mainstream parenting is firmly against this idea. The majority of people believe that all decisions about a child’s life and … Continue reading
I’m going to assume you’re on board with a few things: 1- Children have a right to bodily autonomy. That means children are the boss of their own bodies. 2- Children have a right to say no to any physical … Continue reading