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10 Things to Cultivate a Deeper Bond with Your Kids bonding connection harmony Nov 06, 2019

CREATING MORE HARMONY IN YOUR HOME

1. Take care of yourself because nobody else will. Honestly, find something kind to do for yourself each day. Even a shower, a walk or a cup of...

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Sibling Rivalry connection fighting sibling rivalry Nov 06, 2019

The fighting between my girls is what brought me to my knees as a parent. The pinching, pushing and hitting left me feeling devastated. Some days the sweetness between them was the most beautiful...

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A World Without Punishments alfie kohn connection consequences punishments Nov 06, 2019

What if we lived in a world where there were no punishments? What if instead we were greeted with love and tenderness when we did the wrong thing? What would a world built on this premise look...

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How Regulating Our Feelings Can Help Us Become a Connected Parent connected parent connection feelings parenting Oct 29, 2019

Don’t take it personally! Really? I just read that the other day, don’t take your child’s anger and “off-track” behavior personally. WHAT? You mean to tell me when my...

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Teaching My Extended Family How to Implement Special Time connection extended family parenting parenting by connection special time Oct 29, 2019

(Reposted Article from HandinHandParenting.org 3/2015)

As winter break approached this year I found myself worried about the interactions my kids would have with the plethora of adults who would be...

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5 Ways to Stop Screaming at Your Kids connection raising kids showing kindness yelling Oct 29, 2019

1.      Take a deep breath.  Scientific studies show that taking deep breathes can lessen the production of stress hormones. So when you are feeling triggered by your...

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