A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting – A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
If you have enjoyed the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then I think you’ll really dig this course.
I was drawn to creating this course, because of the desire among so many of my peers to more closely examine the messiness and the beauty of parenting.
Mindfulness Uncorked:
- Learn why your kids do what they do
- Learn why you respond the way you do
- Learn how to have more fun and much more ease parenting
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If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course.
A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting -
A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
I was recently invited to do an interview over at Bumples Family First.
Below is one of the 8 questions that I answered. Head over to the site to read the others and drop a question of your own in the comment box.
Do you feel there’s a greater need for parenting courses now than in the past? Why?
Me: That’s an interesting question. There are certainly more solutions being thrown at parents now than in the past. I think parents need support more than solutions.
Rather than offering cookie cutter solutions, A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting strives to help parents truly understand their own unique child. Once parents can grasp their child’s perspective, parents will feel much more confident and effective as parents.
Parenting is not just instinctive or intuitive. Parenting is not one-size-fits-all either. Sometimes the on-the-job training is too little too late. Sometimes parents want to parent differently than how they were parented. All of this takes thought, reflection, and some training. This course (and my site, Child Perspective) addresses this need.
You can head over to Bumples Family First to read my interview and my first public announcement about my next course.
If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course.
A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting -
A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
Sibling Rivalry, oh how you make me want to throw myself in front of a bus and end the misery now!
First let’s swap out the word rivalry for conflicts. Rivalry implies that this strain in sibling dynamics is about one another (the rival). Sometimes this is the case, but more often the stressors are from outside environments (parents, school or friends). These stressors add fuel to a naturally intertwined relationship and conflicts arise.
My family has had our fair share of these conflicts in the past year, and I find some comfort in the theory behind sibling conflicts. Hope you will too:
- Sibling conflict is natural. Fighting is normal among all creatures who live together.
- Turn the conflict into a positive life lesson. There is no way to eliminate it, but there are good ways and not such good ways to deal with it. Conflicts can be weakened and children can learn very positive lessons depending on our management approach.
- Teach life skills. Conflicts gives ample practice in negotiation skills and conflict resolution.
- Conflicts can beckon a more closely-knit relationship. Kids who are always interested in or entangled with one another (whether violent or loving) show more promise of being close throughout life than those who are disinterested and ignore one another.
- Don’t pigeon hole your children. Siblings’ relationship with one another changes depending on stages of development and their evolving needs. Be aware not to pigeon hole or define your children based on these rough patches.
- Understand your kids’ temperaments. This single act is critical in all aspects of good parenting, including respectfully handling sibling relationships. Your kids’ individual temperaments will play a large role in how well they get along together.
(To learn more about your child’s unique temperament, join the Crash Course in Mindful Parenting).
Like a lot of parents, how I cope with my kids bickering depends on the day. When my kiddos really get going, I feel like this is never going to end. It’s like I’ve been sentenced to my family’s version of water boarding.
The best thing I can do for myself and my kids is to take care of myself. If I’m on top of my game, I have a larger pool of resources to draw from. When my tank is empty, I am more reactive rather than mindful. It takes mindfulness, for sure, to turn these conflicts into learning opportunities.
I’ll be back next time to discuss best methods for handling the conflict, such as when to intervene and when to ignore your at-home-battleground. Subscribe here to join the conversation.
If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course.
A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting -
A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
I have been humbled and kicked in the face and have gawked at this thing called sibling rivalry*.
Sibling rivalry has been a predominant theme in our house for the past two months year. It has been ugly and intense and so perfectly natural (right??).
I’m crossing my toes here as I write this for fear of jinxing it . . .
. . .but, it appears that we are out of the thick of it. For now.
I am going to take a few days to catch my breath and celebrate the new found friendship in our house. But then I’ll be back to write about our experience and offer some insights.
* I take issue with the word, “rivalry”. I do not think it captures the full range of emotions and motives of the dynamic.
Do you have a sibling? What do you remember about your dynamics? Are you raising siblings? What’s it like for you?
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If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course.
A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting -
A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
This past summer my family instated the weekly family meeting. This has been a rewarding routine for us, and I recommend it for all families as a way to stay connected, keep kids involved in decisions, and to create an intentional space to discuss troubling issues or behavior. It’s beneficial for small and large families [...]
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If you enjoy the gist of things offered here at Child Perspective, then you’ll really dig this course.
A free, 12-lesson e-course for all parents wanting to have an easier time at parenting -
A Crash Course in Mindful Parenting.
