Family Habit Patterns Very often families will develop certain behavior and interaction patterns. These patterns can become deeply entrenched. After only a few years they can seem almost irreversible. Many […]
Read moreI Still Don’t Honour Myself Enough
A wonderful weekend slightly tainted This past weekend I had the opportunity to attend a wonderful contact Improv dance workshop. We danced all day Saturday and Sunday. It was a […]
Read moreSustained Empathy
The power of empathy I often share with parents how important it is to offer empathy to our children. Empathy can be more important than solutions, instructions and especially corrections. […]
Read moreYou are a gift to the world – You are a gift to me
How We See Our Kids Affects How They See Themselves One of the biggest influences in the development of a child’s self-image is the way their parents view them from […]
Read moreDon’t Bully Yourself
Inspiring The Imagination Of Grade 8 Kids A number of years ago I was teaching an advanced math and physics class to a group of grade 8 kids. It was […]
Read moreCollaborative, Cooperative, Friendship Based Anti-Parenting
Regrets of the Past I often think back to when my daughter was really young and wish I knew as much then as I do now. My understanding has evolved […]
Read moreBound by Boundaries, Ruled by Rules
An Old and Unworkable Idea The idea that kids need boundaries is an old, tired and ancient ideology. It is one that is not thought through very deeply. People who […]
Read moreThe Art Of Patience
Patience is a Powerful Tool Patience is a powerful and vital trait to develop. It contributes to our happiness in extremely important way. It is worth studying and practicing the […]
Read moreMaximizing Happiness
In my efforts to maximize the hell out of my happiness I have learned the skill of accepting the present moment as it is. Acceptance Has Magic In It When […]
Read moreA Better World Depends On Better Parenting
Earlier I was feeling stuck about what to write in my blog today. I asked my 18 year old what she thought I could write about. A Fun Time In […]
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